Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Betterment Launches SRI Portfolio Strategy; Wealthfront Planning One
By Bernice NapachBoth robo-advisors say the strategies are a direct response to growing demand from clients.
July 17, 2017
Merk: What Does Fed’s Shrinking Balance Sheet Mean for Stocks, Bonds & Gold?Merk expects the Federal Reserve to make a formal announcement this September about reducing its $4.5 trillion balance sheet.
July 17, 2017
Institutional Investors’ Allocations to Alts Gather SteamU.S. firms dominate ranks of worlds 100 biggest alternative asset managers
July 13, 2017
The Hunt for Yield: Tackling Misconceptions of PE Real EstatePrivate equity real estate is not for every client, but it can be a recession-resilient investment aimed at lowering risks and increasing returns.
July 13, 2017
Hedge Funds Maintain Big Investors’ Favor: Credit SuisseCredit Suisse surveyed 212 institutional investors with some $660 billion in hedge fund investments.
July 12, 2017
Ex-Advisor to Spend 2.5 Years in Jail, Repay $437,000 to InvestorsStephen S. Eubanks pled guilty to fraud earlier this year after taking money from friends and neighbors in greater Boston.
July 12, 2017
Venture Capital Deals Bust Previous Records in Q2The financing of a Chinese ride-sharing company was the biggest VC-backed deal ever recorded, according to Preqin.
July 11, 2017
Pimco's Ivascyn Says Trump Jr. Controversy Alters Market OutlookLikelihood of U.S. reforms dims as distractions increase; the Feds path on rates looks gradual as growth prospects slow.