Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
The Future of the Investment Management Industry
By Daniel S. KernMy firm invests in both passive and actively managed products. Consequently, I think I have a reasonably unbiased perspective about the future of the industry.
July 05, 2017
Ex-CFO of American Realty Capital Found Guilty of FraudThe former ally of Nicholas Schorsch was found to have "fudged the books" at the publicly traded REIT.
July 05, 2017
Do First-Time Hedge Funds Outperform?A new study from Preqin shows investors what to look for when evaluating emerging funds.
July 03, 2017
What is Alpha and Why Do We Care?Professions exist to deliver specific outcomes for their clients. Medical professionals cure the sick. Asset managers produce alpha; this is our business.
July 03, 2017
When Debt Is GoodThe word debt is rarely expressed as a positive notion. When the same concept is called leverage, wealthy people and business executives see potential.
July 03, 2017
4 Portfolio Models to Help Advisors Segment ClientsThese models are examples of advisors acting as "buying agents" focused on the "best outcomes" for clients, says Fidelity's Sanjiv Mirchandani.
July 01, 2017
How to Succeed in Retirement Investing in the ‘New Normal’As capital gains become smaller, investments that are designed for income, like many alternatives, will grow in popularity.
June 30, 2017
Goldman Commodity Analysts: How Did We Get It So Wrong?Bank remains bullish commodities, cuts oil forecast by $7.50; brent, WTI crude prices slipped into bear markets last week.