Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
REITs Post a Strong Q4: Nareit
By Michael S. FischerNareit reports record-high occupancy rates and record-low leverage.
March 08, 2018
Top Interests, Hobbies of the Ultra-WealthyIf you're looking to rub shoulders with well-heeled potential clients, take a look at Wealth-X's ranking of their top passions and interests.
March 06, 2018
Federal Judge Opens Door to CFTC to Regulate Virtual CurrencyThe CFTC can regulate virtual currency as a commodity, the judge ruled.
March 06, 2018
Blackstone Sees Half of Assets Coming From Individual InvestorsThe world's largest private equity firm expects it will reach that 50% target in the next five to 10 years, according to its head of private wealth solutions.
March 02, 2018
Traders Tried to Launder Stock Fraud Funds With Picasso Purchase, Feds SayAccording to federal officials, the Picasso work was meant to help launder some $9 million worth of illicit funds.
February 28, 2018
Warren Buffett's 10 Nuggets of Investing Wisdom: Berkshire Letter 2018The Oracle of Omaha explains the thinking and strategies behind the success of Berkshire Hathaway shares in his yearly letter to investors.
February 27, 2018
How to Achieve True Portfolio DiversificationA look at what measurements to consider when evaluating managed futures funds.
February 27, 2018
What's Driving the Growth of Sustainable Assets?The entry of big traditional investment managers should accelerate fund flows, a report says, as groups like Putnam move to launch more ESG-focused products.