Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
So Many Hedge Funds, So Little Alpha
By Barry RitholtzThe good news? Alpha can be produced on a consistent basis by some exceptional people. The bad news? They wont manage any of your money.
October 10, 2016
Tech, Energy Propel Hedge Funds’ September Gain: HFRThe HFRI Fund Weighted Composite Index gained a bit in September, posting its seventh straight positive monthly performance.
October 10, 2016
Sizing Up Where Clinton & Trump Invest Their MoneyLooking at the candidates personal portfolios based on financial disclosures filed with the Federal Election Commission.
October 07, 2016
Goldman Sees ‘Buying Opportunity’ if Gold’s Slump Gets WorseA big price decline below $1,250 an ounce would signal a "buy" for gold if "downside risks to global growth remain," says Goldman.
October 06, 2016
Trump vs. Clinton: Poll favors GOP nominee by wide marginGOP presidential nominee Donald Trump may be trailing Democratic rival Hillary Clinton in national polls but among insurance and financial service professionals, he leads by a wide margin.
October 06, 2016
Trump vs. Clinton: Poll favors GOP nominee by wide marginGOP presidential nominee Donald Trump may be trailing Democratic rival Hillary Clinton in national polls but among insurance and financial service professionals, he leads by a wide margin.
October 04, 2016
You Aren’t Paranoid, Hackers Really Are Out to Get YouHere are five steps you can take now to protect you and your clients, says John Blood, CEO of Efficient Advisors.
October 03, 2016
Top Portfolio Products: Actively Managed ETFs From TrimTabs, AdvisorShares, ProSharesThe new ETFs target stocks with strong cash flow and high dividends, Korean equities, oil futures and a socially responsible money market equivalent.