Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Calpers can't eliminate risk by ignoring it
By Yves SmithWhat 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?
December 11, 2015
Household wealth fell in third quarter, most in four yearsEquity values plunged in the third quarter as concerns mounted about the global economy.
December 09, 2015
Strengthening Portfolios With ‘Smarter’ Smart BetaTodays smart beta indexes are infused with heightened capabilities for potentially delivering higher risk-adjusted returns than their market-cap-weighted counterparts over the long term.
December 09, 2015
Single-Family Offices Drawn to Private EquityA new study released Thursday by iCapital Network breaks down family offices' favorite investments.
December 08, 2015
Learning From China’s Development — A Case for Active Management Within AsiaWhat lessons have we learned from investing in China, and what are the implications for the region?
December 07, 2015
Oil Falls to Six-Year Low, Energy Stocks SinkCrude drops 6%, but Goldman Sachs says it could plunge another 50% in '16.
December 04, 2015
Junk Bond Issuance Soars Ahead of Expected Fed Rate HikeThe higher yields of junk bonds tend to offset some of the impact of falling prices when rates rise.
December 04, 2015
Top Portfolio Products: State Street Adds Fossil-Free ETFWhat do you call a three times leveraged ETF that shorts healthcare stocks?