Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
This Uber-like marketplace may revolutionize private exchanges
By David A. SaltzmanPrivate exchanges are evolving rapidly to meet consumers' needs, which is good news for advisors.
November 18, 2015
Guess What? Obama’s Keystone Pipeline Decision Can Be ReversedThe Keystone pipeline story might not be over yet, since a new president can reverse Obama's decision with relatively low legal risk.
November 16, 2015
NYC pension urges hedge funds to ease Puerto Rico crisisThe New York City Employees Retirement System has assets managed by at least eight money managers that own pieces of Puerto Rico's $70 billion debt.
November 16, 2015
Life insurers boost allocations of private income, private debtUnderpinning life insurers' changing fixed income allocations are growing concerns about persistently low interest rates.
November 16, 2015
Life insurers boost allocations of private income, private debtUnderpinning life insurers' changing fixed income allocations are growing concerns about persistently low interest rates.
November 16, 2015
Wisdom Tree, AlphaClone and SPARX Group Add Foreign-Focused ETFsDo you know the difference between a global ETF and an international ETF? Hint: One includes U.S. assets.
November 15, 2015
Managed Futures: How to Get Commodity Exposure Without Taking DeliveryInstitutional investors often shy away from the futures markets, believing them too risky; however, a managed futures allocation can reduce risk.
November 13, 2015
Blackstone to buy $3 billion in Calpers property fund stakesIn June, Calpers said it would sell as much as $3 billion of its real estate portfolio as part of a broader plan to reduce costs and invest with fewer asset managers.