Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Advisors Diversify Portfolios as Higher Volatility Looms: Natixis
By Michael S. FischerStrategic beta use has doubled in the past three years, Natxis found in a review of advisors' portfolios.
November 28, 2016
Why Are REIT Values Below the Private Market?The public market is more concerned about rising rates and fundamentals than the private market is, says Green Street Advisors Jim Sullivan.
November 23, 2016
6 Predictions for Trump-Era Housing MarketZillow reports that Trumps policies could cost first-time homebuyers more as construction workers benefit from higher pay.
November 21, 2016
Is Active Investing Really a ‘Loser’s Game?’Charles Ellis new book argues that being an active manager is a loser's game, meaning that investing is a zero-sum game.
November 21, 2016
The Benefits of a 50% Currency HedgeUsing the "hedge of least regret" discourages investors from trying to time currency moves.
November 21, 2016
Are Commodities Stuck in a Bear ‘Super-Cycle’?Higher rates and a stronger dollar are weighing on commodities prices, especially precious metals.
November 17, 2016
The man who would repeal and replace Dodd-FrankThe president-elect along with Rep. Jeb Hensarling from Texas believe the Dodd-Frank Act kept banks from lending and the economy from growing.
November 16, 2016
Gross on Trump: ‘Populism Takes a Wrong Turn’; No Bull Market BounceJanus market guru predicts Trumps one term will ironically be damaging for jobless and low-wage American voters.