Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Asset Managers Gobble Up Smart Beta Firms
By Bernice NapachThese acquisitions provide another revenue source for acquiring asset managers, and their growing popularity could ultimately result in lower fees.
July 22, 2016
Cash Is Top Long-Term Investment Choice for MillionsCash beats real estate for many Americans, a study says.
July 20, 2016
10 best cities for millennialsTaking into account job opportunities, access to nightlife, affordable housing and cost of living, these 10 locales are where millennials should look to live.
July 19, 2016
Goldman Sachs Profit Jumps 74% on Bond Trading: Q2 EarningsFixed-income revenue rises 33%, equities revenue drops 11%; firms compensation costs decline 13% to $3.3 billion.
July 18, 2016
Oil Producers Prepare for Second-Half Slump as Rally SputtersCrude oil prices have fallen more than 10% from their early June peak, pressuring drillers to do everything they can to raise cash.
July 18, 2016
REITs Booming in Billboards, Casinos, Prisons and MoreSpecialty REITs, owning properties as diverse as farmland, document storage and outdoor ad space, have posted a 31.44% total return year to date.
July 18, 2016
Real Estate to Become Its Own S&P 500 SectorMoving real estate out of financials and into its own sector should increase its importance in investor portfolios.
July 13, 2016
10 Best Cities for Millennials to LiveTaking into account job opportunities, access to nightlife, affordable housing and cost of living, these 10 locales are where millennials should look to live.