Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Gold or Miners: Which Investment Shines Brighter?
By Ed McCarthy, CFP, RICPOwning gold serves different investing goals than owning mining stocks, a Morningstar analyst says. Which is best for your clients?
May 20, 2015
Europe Is a ‘Re-Emerging Economy’ for U.S. InvestorsEurope is now institutional investors No. 1 foreign investment target, followed by Asia and sub-Saharan Africa, according to a survey by Armstrong International.
May 19, 2015
Private Equity Firms Selling Companies FasterThe average time private equity firms hold buyout investments has dropped to 5.5 years for companies sold so far in 2015, according to a Preqin report.
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.