Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Oil Climbs the Most in 3 Months Amid Equity Gains, Weaker Dollar
By Mark ShenkThe rally was underpinned by falling supplies as well as a decline in the dollar and rally in the broader stock market.
July 07, 2016
SMA Manager of the Year Geeta Aiyer on Creating Value in ESG InvestingSome advisors have hesitated to put their clients in ESG investments because they believe they don't provide the same rates of return as traditional products.
July 07, 2016
SMA Manager of the Year Jennifer Chang on Dividend GrowthSchafer Cullen's High-Dividend Equity Strategy focuses on high-quality companies that are able to deliver and grow dividends over several years.
July 06, 2016
Bill Gross: Slow Credit Growth Means Little or No Gain in StocksBond fund manager Bill Gross has a message for those hoping to reap investment gains this year: Dont expect much, and be prepared for losses.
July 06, 2016
El-Erian: 10-Year Treasury Could Fall Below 1%We no longer control our yield curve, Mohamed El-Erian of Allianz told CNBC.
July 06, 2016
Private Equity Deal Flow Rebounded in Q2: PreqinPrivate equity-backed buyout deals totaled $89 billion in the second quarter, Preqin reported.
July 05, 2016
3 UK Property Funds Halt Withdrawals After Brexit FrenzyThe rush by investors to withdraw money prompted M&G to join Aviva and Standard Life to suspend trading on its real estate funds.
July 01, 2016
Oil Trades Near $50 After Biggest Quarterly Advance Since 2009WTI crude increased 26% in the second quarter and Brent rose 25% as U.S. stockpiles slipped for the sixth week and production extended its slide.