Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Prudential, MetLife heads respond to disappointing earnings
By Arthur D. PostalMetLife has attributed its poor first-quarter profits to hedge fund investments. Other industry leaders agree the quarter was "challenging."
May 03, 2016
When sentiment conflicts with investing realityThe Internet has created an environment for interesting, persuasive (and ofte costly) financial commentary.
May 03, 2016
When sentiment conflicts with investing realityThe Internet has created an environment for interesting, persuasive (and ofte costly) financial commentary.
May 02, 2016
Real Estate ETFs Outperform Even After 7 Straight Years of GainsThis outperforming asset class is sensitive to rising interest rates but offers investors a lot more yield than Treasuries.
May 02, 2016
Buffett says hedge funds get 'unbelievable' fees for bad resultsTheres been far, far, far more money made by people in Wall Street through salesmanship abilities than through investment abilities, Buffett said.
May 02, 2016
Smaller Private Equity Firms Less Engaged With ESGIn an uncertain market, limited partners in small funds emphasize risk management over social considerations.
May 02, 2016
Should I Question Warren Buffett’s Market Valuation Tool?With all due respect to the Oracle of Omaha, his stock market tool has some glaring flaws. But is there a better tool?
April 29, 2016
Hedge Funds Bleed Assets in First QuarterMore investors plan to reduce rather than increase allocations in 2016, Preqin reports.