Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Midtown Manhattan development site to be new homes for seniors
By Oshrat CarmielWelltower says the project will promote a more connected health care delivery approach.
April 18, 2016
Top Portfolio Products: Two New Bond ETFs from State Street/DoubleLineState Street and DoubleLine team up again after launching the fastest growing ETF last year. Will these new bond ETFs repeat that performance?
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.