Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Yorkshire Pensioners Own an A380 Superjumbo. Is That Wise?
By Chris BryantBritish pension plan managers are going beyond investing in funds backed by residential mortgages and commercial real estate.
December 11, 2017
It Ain’t Over Till It’s Over: 4 Trends Driving REIT ValuationsA number of trends don't bode well for the real estate market, but the reality isn't as clear-cut as it seems.
December 11, 2017
Bitcoin Futures Deliver Wild Ride as Debut Brings Rally, HaltsCboe trading resumes after two circuit-breakers tripped; derivatives may ease wagers on cryptocurrencys rise or fall.
December 10, 2017
Crypto IRA Launched by Regal Assets: Portfolio ProductsTrust Company of America adds 18 ETFs to its Custody Advantage platform.
December 08, 2017
SIFMA: Economists See Little Impact From Tax Cuts in 2018The trade group's economic advisory roundtable discusses its predictions for growth, inflation and interest rates in 2018.
December 08, 2017
Bitcoin Goes Bonkers, and So Does TwitterAs the roller coaster ride continues, all most of us can do is sit back and watch. And tweet.
December 08, 2017
US Stocks Are Having One of the Best Years in Half a CenturyBut next year is unlikely to see a repeat of the unique conditions fueling the bull market, according to Jefferies.
December 06, 2017
Will Bitcoin Fever Push 2018 Price to $20,000? $100,000?Advisors will have to decide how to handle the increasing client requests to buy into the cryptocurrency.