Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Why Oil-Producing Countries Keep on Pumping
By Leonid BershidskyThe big oil-producing countries keep pumping, even though prices are at a six-year low. Who will blink first?
August 24, 2015
Oil Explorers Tumble as Commodities Bloodbath Sinks MarketsU.S. crude dipped below $38 a barrel for the first time since February 2009.
August 24, 2015
U.S. Stocks Drop Amid Global Sell-OffThe S&P 500 Index flirted with a correction Monday as all of its main groups tumbled.
August 21, 2015
Top Portfolio Products: New ETFs from Van Eck, Compass EMP and DirexionPortfolio products launched this week include leveraged long and short ETFs based on homebuilding and regional bank sectors, and an active share measure.
August 21, 2015
How to Profit From a Strong and Rising DollarA stronger dollar may not be good news for U.S. exporters but could make money for investors playing the currency trade.
August 21, 2015
Investors Redeem $5 Billion From Hedge Funds in JulyStill, the month ended in the black, as positive performance increased assets under management.
August 21, 2015
The 2 ways you lose dealsSelling is a complex and dynamic human interaction. There are a lot of things that can wrong that can cost you a deal.
August 20, 2015
Equity REITs Boost Cash Flow in Q2 but Post Weak Total ReturnsNAREIT says REITs second-quarter operating performance recovered sharply from recent declines.