Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Blackstone to buy $3 billion in Calpers property fund stakes
By Devin Banerjee, John Gittelsohn, BloombergIn 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.
November 11, 2015
Gundlach: 6 Reasons Fed Shouldn’t Raise Rates in DecemberOnce the Fed starts raising rates, the world changes, the DoubleLine bond guru says.
November 10, 2015
A New Way to Look at Alternative InvestmentsMore alternative investments are available than ever, and it can be overwhelming. Heres a new way to look at alts to help clear things up.
November 10, 2015
Hatteras Splits From Crumbling RCAP as Moody’s Mulls DowngradeThe alt investment firm returns to its independent roots after 16 months with its troubled owner, RCAP, led by CEO Michael Weil.
November 09, 2015
For Crowdfunding Investors, It’s All About ResearchFollowing the SECs approval of crowdfunding rules, some advisors may find themselves vetting opportunities for their clients. What exactly should they be looking for?
November 09, 2015
Reason pensions stick with hedge fundsWould public pension funds have fared better if they had never invested in hedge funds at all?
November 09, 2015
Reason pensions stick with hedge fundsWould public pension funds have fared better if they had never invested in hedge funds at all?
November 05, 2015
Advisors Say Smart Beta, Active Funds Will Boost ETF GrowthMajority of ETF-using advisors in poll say they're also willing to consider funds with track records of less than three years.