Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Hedge-fund robots and disgusted CEOs
By Matt LevineIn his Money Stuff column, the author posits what is happening to the markets.
February 18, 2016
Gold: Too Late to Jump In?Analysts debate the merits of investing in gold in light of its recent ascent.
February 18, 2016
How to Measure the Impact of Impact InvestingThe growing popularity of impact investing presents many challenges to advisors, among them how to measure results, which is not as simple as it sounds.
February 17, 2016
In January Rout, Hedge Funds ‘Win’ by Losing Less Than StocksHedge funds in January suffered their biggest loss since May 2012, but they still beat the S&P, according to Preqin.
February 12, 2016
Top Portfolio Products: Morgan Stanley Adds Environmental Toolkit to PlatformNew tools to invest with climate change in mind and to support clients emotionally and promote long-term investing.
February 12, 2016
Energy Crash: Is It Time for Investors to Jump In?As the commodity adage goes: Theres no cure for low oil prices like low oil prices.
February 10, 2016
Private Equity Coasts as Investors Wait Out VolatilityPrivate equity activity leveled off in 2015, and industry leaders generally expect more of the same in 2016, according to a study by BDO USA.
February 10, 2016
Goldman Sachs Abandons 5 of 6 'Top Trade' Calls for '16New York bank closes bet on dollar strength versus euro, yen.