Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
The Real Reason Pensions Rely on Consultants and Past Performance
By Michael S. FischerNeither picking fund managers with good track records nor taking the advice of investment consultants leads to better performance. So why do pensions do it?
February 20, 2015
Is Crowdfunding the Great Investment Equalizer?The collaborative nature of crowdfunding can be ideal for some investors, particularly women. And there's room for advisors to help.
February 20, 2015
Former American Realty Executive Drops Whistleblower LawsuitLisa McAlister had accused Nicholas Schorsch and others of firing her from the real-estate entity when accounting errors were revealed.
February 20, 2015
CTAs Star in Bleak January for Hedge Fund PerformanceHedge funds eked out a positive return in January, with CTAs on top, according to alternatives data provider Preqin.
February 19, 2015
Is Investing in Movies a Good Investment Strategy?Wade Bradley claims his Media Society has cracked the code of money-making in the risky world of film investing.
February 17, 2015
Private Equity, Venture Capital Firms See Intense Competition in 2015But they also see increasing investor interest, especially outside traditional markets, a Preqin survey finds.
February 13, 2015
Top Portfolio Products: New Robo Assistant, Liquid Alts FundIn addition, Guggenheim rolls out a global infrastructure ETF; 361 Capital long-short equity fund hits milestone.
February 12, 2015
Currency Wars Have a Nuclear OptionThere is a big difference between countries that use domestic tools for domestic purposes and those that target currencies to gain an unfair trade advantage.