Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Bitcoin Loses Dazzle as Second-Tier Crypto Coins Catch Up
By Todd White, Olga KharifThe paper value of all cryptocurrencies has more than doubled to nearly $700 billion in the past month.
January 02, 2018
Criminal Underworld Dropping Bitcoin for Another CurrencySome coins post fake blockchain entries to hamper surveillance; Monero and others lure criminals as Bitcoins privacy weakens.
December 29, 2017
Bitcoin Rebounds Above $14,000 as Investors Find a BottomSouth Koreans still pay premium for bitcoin after warnings; Chicago trader sees last weeks lows being tested again.
December 29, 2017
How to Lean Against the Biases in 2018Humans are shockingly susceptible to bad ideas and poor decisions that metastasize into damaging behavior. But with effort, we can do better.
December 28, 2017
What Makes the US Retirement System a Bad ExampleA Dutch pension fund manager shudders at the thought of individuals doing it all themselves.
December 28, 2017
Will Advisors Finally Embrace ESG and Sustainable Investing in 2018?It could be a key factor in attracting next-generation and female clients.
December 28, 2017
Bitcoin Tumbles Over Exchange-Closure FearsSpecter of losses for retail customers sparking concerns; bitcoin has now dropped about 26% from last weeks record high.
December 28, 2017
Kentucky Pension Sues Over ‘Black-Box’ Hedge FundsInvestments failed to deliver on any of their promises, the lawsuit alleges.