Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Low Oil Prices Pressuring Producing Countries
By Marlene Y. SatterHeres a look at how the effects of low oil prices are playing out in various sectors in the Middle East.
May 18, 2015
Different Ways to Make Water PlaysGiven today's environmental conditions, the natural resource offers investors varied opportunities.
May 18, 2015
Top Portfolio Products: UBS Adds REIT ETN; Global X Launches Beta ETFsAlso, Diamond Hill rolls out valuation-weighted exchange-traded fund, and Pomona Capital adds private-equity product.
May 15, 2015
American Century Grabs Ex-Wilshire Exec to Roll Out Liquid AltsCleo Chang will be in charge of the fund firms introduction of liquid alternative mutual funds expected later this year.
May 15, 2015
Eaton Vance to Help BDs Cover Tech Costs of Its New Active ETFsIn an unusual arrangement, the firm will compensate broker-dealers for some technology costs related to sales of NextShares ETFs.
May 15, 2015
Own a Luxury Vacation Home Without the Hassles of OwnershipEquity Estates Luxury Residence Fund offers both "return on investment" and "return on living," its founder says.
May 13, 2015
ETF assets set to overtake hedge funds this yearThe average asset manager isnt beating the indexes, so people are thinking, I might as well just buy the index.
May 13, 2015
ETF assets set to overtake hedge funds this yearThe average asset manager isnt beating the indexes, so people are thinking, I might as well just buy the index.