Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
ETF Buyers Pile Into Lithium as China Telegraphs Intent to Shift to Electric Vehicles
By Luzi Ann Javier, BloombergThe ETF, which trades under the symbol LIT, jumped 5% Monday after China said it would set deadline to end sales of fossil-fueled vehicles.
September 08, 2017
Crypto Bill Could Ease Tax Burden on Bitcoin TransactionsThe new bill would exempt gains from purchases up to $600.
September 08, 2017
Real Estate, the Original Alternative Investment, Makes More Sense Than EverConcerns about unrealistically high valuations and geopolitical risk are causing some investors to rethink how much of their portfolios they want allocated to stocks.
September 07, 2017
Crypto Performance 20x Higher Than Traditional Asset ClassesBitcoin and other digital currencies outperformed traditional assets 20-fold in the second quarter, according to a report released Wednesday by CoinDesk.
September 06, 2017
Here's What Drove Strong Portfolio Performance in First HalfAnd can that be repeated? The best performing asset portfolios were overweight equities, Natixis says, leaving them with a higher risk profile.
September 06, 2017
Gary Cohn Would Do ‘Great Job’ as Fed Chairman: BlankfeinIf Gary got the job, I think he would do a different job but a great job, Goldman CEO Lloyd Blankfein says.
September 01, 2017
Security Benefit Adds 9 Funds to Variable Annuities: Portfolio ProductsAlso, Turner Investments acquires Elkhorn Capital Group and plans new products.
August 31, 2017
Bitcoin Exchange Sees Complaints Soar as Users Demand MoneyThe most popular online exchange for trading digital currencies is generating a surge in customer complaints this year even as investors are lured by a dramatic rise in prices.