Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Alternative assets up by $690B through 2H 2014 [infographic]
By Warren S. HerschImproving valuations have been a primary driver of asset growth in alternative investments, the report notes.
January 23, 2015
Top Portfolio Products: ETF Securities, Zacks Launch 2 FundsRussell Investments, Integral add execution service for foreign-exchange transactions.
January 22, 2015
Best Fund Managers of 2014: MorningstarMorningstar has named the winners of its Fund Manager of the Year awards in five categories.
January 22, 2015
So You Want to Launch Your Own ETF?With a strong idea, loyal clients or unique niche, today you could rightly say: When I want to invest in an ETF, I launch one.
January 21, 2015
S&P Got a Little Casual With Its Mortgage RatingsHere's a story the SEC tells about Standard & Poor's 2010 holiday party that ends in $67 million in fines for S&P.
January 20, 2015
California pension intends to reduce private-equity managersCALPERS' CIO says the $292 billion pension could cut the number of managers it hires by two-thirds.
January 19, 2015
Hedge Funds Cut Oil Bets After Worst Drop Since 2008People are willing to buy into the market at these price levels, said Michael Lynch, president of Strategic Energy & Economic Research.
January 16, 2015
California lawmaker brings back Medicaid recovery billFederal law sets minimum recovery effort standards for Medicaid nursing home benefits.