Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
The increased insurability of regular marijuana users
By Hank GeorgeUntil recently, nearly all life insurers underwriting guidelines pegged cannabis user insurability akin to that of tobacco cigarette smokers. Not any longer.
September 19, 2016
Active U.S. Equity Funds Bled Cash in August: MorningstarActive U.S. equity funds continued to hemorrhage assets in August while their passive counterparts persisted in performing well.
September 19, 2016
Funds Dump Gold at Fastest Pace Since May as Fed View ShiftsMoney managers cut bets on bullion rally by most since May as Fed officials prepare to release policy statement on Sept. 21.
September 19, 2016
Bad News for Energy Bulls: Slowing Demand and Increasing SupplyThe International Energy Agency says demand for oil is slowing more than expected while OPEC has produced near record supply.
September 16, 2016
Despite Weakening Art Market, These 4 Areas Show StrengthSales at Christies fell sharply in the first half of 2016 compared to a year ago, but certain areas of the market are showing strength.
September 15, 2016
Liquid Alts Eked Out Gain in AugustThe Wilshire Liquid Alternative Index returned 0.1% in August, underperforming the HFRX Global Hedge Fund Indexs return by five basis points.
September 15, 2016
U.S. Justice Department Investigating Wells FargoThe probe follows a $185 million fine levied by regulators who charged the bank with opening 2 million accounts without customers' approval.
September 13, 2016
Global Investors Hike Cash Levels in September: BofA Merrill LynchForty-two percent of global investors said high cash levels were a bearish view on markets.