Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
4 Investment Strategies for an Uncertain World
By Bernice NapachA paper from Putnam Investments recommends asset classes out of the ordinary to navigate volatile and unusual markets.
May 23, 2016
Private Equity: Greater Returns, Greater RisksFidelity added private equity funds to its institutional platform as a result of advisor demand following stellar returns, but there are other factors to consider.
May 23, 2016
3 Rules for Picking Alternative ETFsMany alternative ETFs have come under scrutiny for their lack of effectiveness or liquidity. The "three C's" can help you and your clients avoid pitfalls.
May 20, 2016
Liquid Alternatives Build on Big March GainLiquid alternatives started the second quarter on a positive note as the Wilshire Liquid Alternative Index returned 0.6% in April.
May 20, 2016
Private exchange makers show more numbersBenefitfocus is selling more services to the same customers; Connecture likes brokers and payviders.
May 18, 2016
Impact Investing Is at ‘Sweet Spot’ for AdvisorsThe impact investing wave is "mature enough" but "it hasn't yet crested," says impact investing pioneer Amber Nystrom.
May 17, 2016
Bonuses for traders, hedge fund managers falling in 2016Incentive pay is down at almost every type of financial-services firm this year.
May 17, 2016
Russia Should Foment a Bond Market RevolutionWhat if Russia, or any international bond issuer, just bypassed the middlemen and sold its securities directly to investors?