Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Making an 'Impact' on Clients With Impact Investing
By Jay HummelNeed a value prop thats timely, resonates with clients (especially women and millennials) and actually shows your value? Get on the ESG train.
May 23, 2016
Rate Sensitive Markets ThriveIt's fair to say that proclamations of fire and brimstone for markets that are sensitive to interest rate changes were premature.U.S. Treasury ETFs with…
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.