Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
PIMCO Sees Year of Higher Growth, but Fed Rate Hike May Roil Markets
By Gil WeinreichGlobal monetary easing, lower oil prices and move away from austerity are all net positives, the investment firm argues.
March 18, 2015
Hedge Funds Start Year Fast on Strength of February’s 2.5% ReturnEquity strategies led hedge funds to a robust 2.5% return in February, the best monthly performance in two years for the Preqin all-strategy benchmark.
March 17, 2015
Private equity secondary market is boomingSecondaries transaction volume will likely reach an all-time high this year.
March 17, 2015
Fearing Rate Hike, Global Investors Flee U.S. StocksGlobal investors significantly reduced their U.S. equity allocations in February, according to BofA Merrill Lynchs March fund manager survey.
March 16, 2015
How Kickstarter Can Help IRA InvestorsSelf-directed IRA investors who are interested in alternative strategies should explore opportunities with entrepreneurs trying to raise funds, Pensco says.
March 16, 2015
Private Equity Secondary Market Is BoomingSecondaries transaction volume will likely reach an all-time high this year, Preqin says.
March 15, 2015
Time to Hop On for Horse Investing?Partnerships and expenses have to be carefully considered to turn this hobby into a profit-making venture.
March 15, 2015
Top Portfolio Products: Nasdaq to Launch Energy Futures MarketSunGard introduces managed investment solution; Envestnet rolls out online education.