Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Market Bulls Won’t Want the Patriots to Win the Super Bowl; Here's Why
By Emily ZulzThe S&P 500 Index has performed better when NFC teams have won, according to LPL's Ryan Detrick.
January 31, 2018
Yellen’s Last Act as Fed Chief: Do NothingThe Fed's statement expressed acknowledged stronger growth more confidence that inflation will rise to its 2% target.
January 29, 2018
Shining a Light on BitcoinCryptocurrencies are now center stage, as advisors grapple with the associated opportunities and risk.
January 29, 2018
Unchartered Investing TerritoryExperts debate the ins and outs of Bitcoin, cryptocurrencies and blockchain in this month's issue of Investment Advisor.
January 29, 2018
When It Comes to Bitcoin, Be Careful Out ThereCryptocurrencies 'lack many important characteristics of traditional currencies,' says one regulator.
January 29, 2018
1,500 and CountingTo date, there are more than 1,500 cryptocurrencies with a market value of more than $750 billion and counting, according to CoinMarketCap. Despite this, many wealth managers caution against investing in Bitcoin or any of its ilk.
January 29, 2018
STOXX Launches AI Index Based On AI Algorithm: Portfolio ProductsIn other product news, Amplify ETFs launched a blockchain-based ETF.
January 26, 2018
Tax Reform Causes a Wave of Stock Buybacks. Here’s How Investors Benefit.Companies like Apple are stashing a lot of cash overseas, and investors should reap benefits when that cash is repatriated.