Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
BofA Posts Its Best Profit in Six Years
By Laura J. KellerTrading revenue falls 15%, fueled by slump in fixed income; net income climbs 13% to $5.59 billion, beating estimates.
October 02, 2017
With Future Uncertain, Bitcoin Is a GambleThe IRS allows self-directed IRAs to invest in certain physical assets and property if theyre held by an approved custodian.
October 02, 2017
The Sunset of Retail Real Estate InvestingConditions in the retail real estate market are worsening faster than anticipated and the reasons why go beyond the Amazon effect.
October 02, 2017
Goldman Starts Smart Beta ETF Price WarThe price war that had been raging among mutual funds, then spread into ETFs, has now spilled over into the smart beta ETF space.
October 02, 2017
Investors Struggle to Find Attractive Hedge FundsUnsatisfactory long-term performance is leading to reduced allocations, Preqin reports.
September 28, 2017
Investors Misinformed on Index Funds, Alternatives: NatixisSome of the blame for the confusion can be traced to closet indexers, Natixis says.
September 25, 2017
Liquid Alts Outstripped Hedge Funds in AugustMulti-strategy and global macro were the months top performers, Wilshire reported.
September 25, 2017
Envestnet | PMC Unveils Gender-Focused Impact Strategy: Portfolio ProductsIn addition, AlphaCore launched a new fund to make statistical arbitrage readily accessible to the public.