Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Equity-Market Smiles Don't Have to Become Frowns
By Katie RassA balanced portfolio of stocks and bonds is the worst of all choices if inflation begins to accelerate.
February 23, 2018
One Man’s Trash Is Another Man’s PE InvestmentWaste management companies can be attractive, recession-resilient investments for private equity investors.
February 23, 2018
VIX Fund Blowups Spur Regulators to Hunt for Potential MisconductThe SEC and CFTC are reviewing trading since Feb. 5, when volatility started to spike and short VIX funds plummeted.
February 22, 2018
How Institutional Investors Are Preparing for Return of VolatilityA Natixis poll shows a focus on alternatives, ESG and risk management.
February 20, 2018
ETF Veteran Goes Crypto, Predicting Multitrillion-Dollar MarketMatt Hougan is leaving his Inside ETFs CEO position for Bitwise Asset Management, which develops cryptocurrency funds and indexes.
February 16, 2018
Hedge Fund Investors’ Interest Rebounds: Deutsche BankHalf of investors plan to grow their hedge fund allocations this year, Deutsche Bank reports.
February 16, 2018
NY Governor Proposes Tax Changes to Offset Federal SALT Deduction CapThe new federal limits on state and local tax deductions could cost residents billions a year.
February 15, 2018
SEC Kills Chinese-Linked Takeover of Chicago Stock ExchangeOn the campaign trail, Donald Trump blasted the transaction; a year ago, the sale was cleared by a panel that reviews foreign takeovers for national security threats.