Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Commodities Head for Best Rally Since August as Citi Sees Gains
By Megan Durisin, BloombergSupply concerns are resurfacing for commodities from crude oil to soybeans.
April 14, 2016
A Nontraded REIT Product for the Post-DOL Fiduciary EraNew regulations make nontraded REITs less appealing. But CapitalFund Realty has a new way to invest in them without upfront fees.
April 14, 2016
Owning a Home Has Fewer Tax Benefits Than You ThinkBorrowing costs close to record lows have reduced what homeowners are able to deduct when filing their income taxes.
April 12, 2016
Factor Investing, Smart Beta Thrive as Investors Seek Higher Returns: SSGAAccording to an SSGA survey, 38% of investors have increased their allocation to smart beta.
April 12, 2016
Wells Fargo Misjudged Risks of Energy FinancingWells Fargos foray into oil shows how Wall Street misjudged the risks hidden in an esoteric type of energy financing long thought to be bulletproof.
April 12, 2016
Hedge Funds Post Strong Gains in March, Led by Emerging Market FundsThe HFRI Fund Weighted Composite Index posted its strongest gain in more than a year, rising 1.8%.
April 11, 2016
Top Portfolio Products: New Small-Cap and Strategic Bond FundsThis week's array of new products and services range from an international small-cap fund to a robo-advisor and P2P lending mobile app.
April 11, 2016
Advisors: Be Careful What Funds You ChooseHere's why advisors should be leery of mutual funds heavily invested in a single security, according to Ron DeLegge.