Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Top Portfolio Products: New Indexes from ArthVeda; ETFs from Guggenheim and State Street
By Marlene Y. SatterHow State Street's new Natural Resources ETF redefines the label.
December 18, 2015
Phoenix finalizes merger with private equity-backed reinsurerIn October, Nassau made a deal that included the purchase of a closed block of LTCI business.
December 16, 2015
What Advisors Think of Fed’s Rate HikeWhile the decision wasnt unexpected, there are several things clients should know as rates rise, advisors say. Ever heard of three steps and a stumble?
December 16, 2015
Allowing U.S. Oil Exports Would Be Game Changer for MLPs: CushingWhile MLPs have been in turmoil lately, there are bright spots in the energy space, according to Cushing Asset Management.
December 15, 2015
Bill Gross: Buy Junk Bonds, Cheapest in 5 Years Versus StocksThe junk selloff has made this a perfect time to take advantage of an illiquidity discount for the securities, according to Bill Gross.
December 15, 2015
3 ‘Compelling’ Reasons to Add Currencies to Portfolios: MerkThe argument for currencies is quite compelling, Merk Investments points out, given low correlations and FX market inefficiencies.
December 14, 2015
5 Market Predictions From Big Investors for 2016Natixis surveyed institutional investors around the globe on their year-ahead market outlook and asset allocation plans.
December 11, 2015
Calpers can't eliminate risk by ignoring itWhat would you think if a pension fund responsible for 1.7M beneficiaries said it was going to stop considering the the riskiness of one of its biggest investments?