Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Some Foundations, Endowments Re-evaluating Hedge Fund Use
By Michael S. FischerWhile most foundations and endowments are sticking with hedge funds, a sizable number are turning away or cutting back, according to an NEPC poll.
August 16, 2016
Fund Managers Reduce Cash Positions, Boost Equities: BofA Merrill SurveyThe August BofA Merrill Lynch fund manager survey shows more optimism about the global economy and equities, especially U.S. and emerging market stocks.
August 15, 2016
SEC Charges Hedge Fund Manager in Scheme Involving Terminally IllDonald Lathen allegedly paid 60 patients $10,000 each to use their names on accounts, redeeming their investments after they died.
August 15, 2016
How Private Equity Fund Managers See the Year AheadValuations are a growing concern, but many managers are optimistic that exit activity will increase over the coming 12 months.
August 15, 2016
Top Portfolio Products: Nuveen Launches Alternative Investment PlatformThe platform, using technology from Artivest, lets advisors allocate alternative investments across client portfolios and monitor their performance.
August 15, 2016
How Long Can this Gold Rally Last?While gold prices are poised to climb to a 29-month high there are growing reasons to be cautious.
August 12, 2016
CFP Board to Make Advisor Arbitration Results PublicAll CFP Board arbitration results will be made public, with advisors' names removed in most cases, starting Sept. 12.
August 11, 2016
Bernanke: How the Fed’s Thinking Has ChangedThe ex-Fed chairman says there has been a change in how most FOMC participants view growth, unemployment and the value of the federal funds rate.