Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
FINRA Sweeps BDs for Info on VIX-Linked Products
By Emily ZulzThe exam sweep covers member firms and advisors selling these products between October 2017 and February 2018.
April 03, 2018
Ibbotson: Can Fixed Indexed Annuities Beat Bonds in Retirement Portfolios?Ibbotson has published a paper showing the effects of substituting FIAs for all or part of a long-term bond allocation.
April 02, 2018
The VIX and Other Fear GaugesPrognosticators, investment firms, advisors and even so-called "fear indexes" have been warning that the good times in the stock market won't last…
April 02, 2018
JPMorgan's $8B Jury Loss to Widow Faces Massive ReductionPlaintiffs concede jury awarded too much money in estate fight; widow, children of executive claimed mismanagement of estate.
March 30, 2018
The Cryptocurrency Shakeout, Corporate America and BlockchainSpeculation in cryptocurrencies is underpinned by rapid technology adoption and testing by U.S. corporations
March 29, 2018
Cryptocurrency Index Fund Offers Shares to IRAsBitwise Asset Management's HOLD 10 Private Index Fund is now available to IRA accounts that are self-directed by accredited investors.
March 29, 2018
Girding for End of Bull Run, Investors Look to AltsA survey finds ESG strategies are increasingly appealing, crypto much less so.
March 28, 2018
Betterment for Advisors Adds Flexibility, More ETFs to Core PortfolioThe enhancements allow advisors great ability to customize clients' portfolios on the Betterment platform.