Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
MSCI Change Will Boost REITs’ Visibility
By Paul BubnyThe long-awaited reclassification of real estate as a separate investment sector from finance occurs at an especially fortuitous time for REITs.
August 22, 2016
Fidelity Launches Global Real Estate Fund; iSectors Adds Growth ETFThe Fidelity real estate fund launch is timed to coincide with a change in the S&P 500 that makes real estate a stand-alone sector.
August 22, 2016
It's Groundhog Day for Low-Volatility InvestorsWe see investors caught in a behavioral time loop, destined to repeat mistakes that inevitably end in red ink.
August 22, 2016
Morning or Midnight in America? 9 Questions for the Presidential CandidatesTFC Financial's Dan Kern raises some questions hed like Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton to answer and concerns about their potential presidencies.
August 22, 2016
Does Private Prison Decision Cut the Legs Out From Prison REITs?The Bureau of Prisons will be scaling back its use of privately run prisons. What will that mean to companies that specialize in this service?
August 22, 2016
Impact Investing Metrics Help Firms Improve Bottom Line, ValuationsInvestor tracking of metrics like customer satisfaction and environmental impact can help a business function better, GIIN finds.
August 22, 2016
REITs Are Outperforming, but Some Sectors Are Stronger Than OthersBaby boomers and millennials, trendsetters in different ways, are both driving growth in key REIT sectors.
August 19, 2016
Should Precious Metals Be a Core Holding in Investors’ Portfolios?ETF Securities discusses the potential benefits of a precious metals allocation, which include diversification and downside risk protection.