Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
International Investing and Risk: Political and Economic
By Marlene Y. SatterHere are some of the factors affecting the oil and gas sector.
April 02, 2015
RCAP Sees Big Jump in Investor InterestThe group, which distributes American Realty Capital products, says sales of nontraded direct investments grew about 45% in March to $433.5 million.
April 01, 2015
Morningstar sounds inflation alarmThe firm says labor shortages and an economy quickly rising to full capacity can quickly lead to a breakout of recovery-killing inflation.
March 31, 2015
Morningstar Sounds Inflation AlarmThe Chicago-based research firm is warning that the seeds of what it calls the ultimate recovery killer are already sown.
March 30, 2015
Hedge Fund Standards Board Proposes Fuller Disclosure for InvestorsThe Hedge Fund Standards Board has proposed three changes to current standards to help investors assess conflicts of interest as part of their due diligence.
March 30, 2015
Crowdfunding Makes Rapid Gains With Accredited InvestorsInvestment in and access to private equity via crowdfunding are accelerating, thanks to new rules issued by the SEC under the JOBS Act.
March 27, 2015
Top Portfolio Products: IndexIQ Adds 2 Liquid Alt ETFsCoral Gables Asset Management rolls out a long-short fund, and Highland Capital launches an alternative-investment platform.
March 27, 2015
New Fund Takes Novel Approach to Protecting Against Stock Market LossesNew fund company says it can track the S&P 500, but limit losses to about 12.5% while capturing upside up to 15%.