Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Good luck privatizing the American Dream
By Mark WhitehouseDonald Trump's nominee for Treasury secretary, Steven Mnuchin, has his work cut out for him.
November 28, 2016
Decay and Investing: When Time Keeps On Slippin’ Into the FutureA good understanding of the concept of decay is instrumental in managing certain investments (with apologies to Steve Miller and a nod to Trading Places).
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.