Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Edelman Financial Services to Be Acquired by Hellman & Friedman
By Melanie WaddellCEO Ric Edelman will step down in order to focus on firm growth.
October 09, 2015
Morgan Stanley Introduces Catholic-Focused Investing ProgramThe program can assist investors who want to invest in firms that support affordable housing, high environmental standards and other constructive policies.
October 09, 2015
Bond Market’s Mood Shifts Into Safety ModeInvestors shouldn't buy into the high-yield bond market, but they should study it for hints of where stocks are headed, Ron DeLegge writes.
October 09, 2015
Top Portfolio Products: New Retirement Products, Tools and Mutual FundsNew retirement tools help employees prepare for their golden years and help advisors tailor portfolios to meet their clients' goals.
October 08, 2015
Hedge Funds Extend Monthly Losses, Down 1.1% in SeptemberHedge funds recorded their fourth consecutive monthly loss in September, the longest sustained decline since the 2008 financial crisis, Hedge Fund Research reported.
October 07, 2015
Private Equity Fund Closings in Q3 at Record LowThe July-to-September tumble was the third consecutive quarterly decline in fundraising, Preqin reported.
October 06, 2015
Why Invest in Small-Cap Dividend Growth Stocks? Hint: It’s All About QualityFiltering for dividend growth can potentially help you earn better returns from your small-cap investments. And weve done the work for you.
October 06, 2015
Big Money Managers Fall Short in Disclosing ESG Investment Strategies: ReportMore and more money managers are taking environmental, social and governance factors into account, but many aren't telling investors about their criteria, US SIF found.