Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Oil Rises to 15-Month High on U.S. Supply Drop, OPEC Optimism
By Jessica Summers, BloombergThe increase followed a 5.25 million barrel drop in U.S. crude inventories just weeks before OPEC ministers will meet to discuss supply cuts.
October 17, 2016
Liquid Alts Underperformed Hedge Funds in SeptemberThe Wilshire Liquid Alternative Index returned 0.1%, compared with the HFRX Global Hedge Fund Indexs 0.6% return.
October 17, 2016
REITs Poised for More Gains, Driven by DemographicsMillennials and seniors are seen as key drivers for the REIT market, underpinning demand for multi-family housing and senior care facilities.
October 14, 2016
Who Wants to Buy LPL? So Far, One Ex-BrokerIn a challenging week for the IBD, Joseph Nodarse of Hudson, Riley says he is exploring a bid, but theres skepticism over his plan.
October 14, 2016
MassMutual said seeking new London HQ for revived Barings brandMassMutual's Barings asset-management unit, which completed a four-way merger last month, manages about $275 billion of assets.
October 14, 2016
MassMutual said seeking new London HQ for revived Barings brandMassMutual's Barings asset-management unit, which completed a four-way merger last month, manages about $275 billion of assets.
October 11, 2016
SEC Hit Advisors With Record Enforcement Actions in FY ’16New single-year high for actions involving advisors and most ever independent or standalone cases involving advisors in FY 16.
October 11, 2016
So Many Hedge Funds, So Little AlphaThe good news? Alpha can be produced on a consistent basis by some exceptional people. The bad news? They wont manage any of your money.