Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
What About Alternatives?
By thinkadvisorI read the cover story in Research on Wealth Low Yields: How Advisors Can Help Clients Adjust by Michael Finke and I believe the topic of alternatives deserves consideration.
December 27, 2016
The Year in Alternative Investments: What Happened; What's ComingHere's a look back at some of the highlights of the alternative investment space in 2016 and a look at one emerging trend.
December 25, 2016
Democrats should sometimes work with TrumpA former political science teacher compromising can be a way to get to shape policy.
December 22, 2016
Lawyers for Wealthy Await Trump’s Estate Tax PlanDespite Trumps vow to end the tax, trust and estate professionals dont appear panicked that a revenue stream is about to dry up.
December 22, 2016
Human Behavior + Computational Ease: Enter the Age of AgilityIts wrong to think quant = technical and discretionary = fundamental. So what's the most efficient way to run an investment model?
December 22, 2016
Election, Rate Expectations Dim Real Estate Outlook: SurveyProvide more regulatory and compliance certainty and the housing market will benefit, economist Mark Fleming says.
December 22, 2016
Department of Labor’s 2016 by the NumbersA changing administration portends a change in direction, but heres how the DOL did in 2016.
December 21, 2016
Has the 2016 Stock Market Rally Stolen Next Year's Expected Gains?Strategists say the rally in stocks since the presidential election has discounted much of the support it might get from a Trump presidency.
