Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
How to Turn Rugs Into Riches
By Ed McCarthy, CFP, RICPIncreasing prices indicate that interest in high-quality antique rugs continues to grow, but especially for new collectors, caveats apply.
February 12, 2015
Manulife profit slides 51% as low oil hits North America unitsThe insurer is among financial firms grappling with a world of low interest rates and plunging oil.
February 12, 2015
Senate Finance Passes 17 Tax BillsChanges to REITs, enrolled agents and small insurance companies are included in the package.
February 12, 2015
Bank of America Mixed Serious Banking and Fun SwapsThere is a widespread belief that banks shouldn't be using insured deposits to fund the creepy activities of their bond-trader and investment-banker colleagues.
February 11, 2015
Axel Merk: All Roads Lead to GoldNegative real rates, the risks of holding cash and coming market instability are among the factors suggesting an increased allocation to the precious metal.
February 11, 2015
When Hedge Funds Get HackedHedge funds confronted with a cyberattack have to answer two questions quickly: What happened, and what to do about it.
February 09, 2015
Will you survive the next stock market crash ?Many investors today are yield-starved savers who are losing their earnings power to inflation, increased taxes, and persistent low interest rates.
February 09, 2015
Ex-Broker Charged With Stealing $1M From Retired Doctor, WifeThe former UBS broker persuaded a retired pediatrician and his wife to invest $1 million in a purported fund, New York Attorney General Schneiderman says.