Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
What Happens in Washington Matters to Markets
By Komal Sri-KumarWhether the government pursues health care reform or economic growth first has major implications for investors.
August 04, 2017
Would-Be Marijuana Investors, Look Past the PlantInvesting in industries connected to cannabis can help investors who want to enter this growing market but are queasy about the mixed legal status.
August 03, 2017
Invesco in Talks to Buy Guggenheim ETFs: ReportsThe deal could push Invesco PowerShares, now the fourth-largest ETF player, over the $160 billion asset mark.
August 03, 2017
Bitcoin's 'Hard Fork' Is Good for ProgressThe community supporting bitcoin has long tried to avoid a so-called "hard fork" splitting the currency in two. On Tuesday, it happened anyhow.
August 02, 2017
BlackRock's Ultra-Cheap Hedge Fund Doubles Assets in Six MonthsStyle Advantage long-short fund charges less than 1% in fees; 14 BlackRock strategies beat the industry average.
August 01, 2017
Personal Capital, PeerStreet Announce IntegrationReal estate investment platform PeerStreet announced Tuesday that it has integrated with robo-advisor Personal Capital.
July 31, 2017
Top 10 Real Estate ETFs and Mutual FundsThe top 5 real estate ETFs have outperformed the top 5 real estate mutual funds and the S&P 500 year-to-date.
July 31, 2017
Managed Futures and Managing ExpectationsThe asset class is more than just "crisis alpha."