Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Activist Hedge Funds on a Roll, Returning 50% in 2012–'14
By Michael S. FischerU.S. hedge fund managers such as Daniel Loeb, Barry Rosenstein and William Ackman have become boldface names in the hedge fund sector in recent years.
February 24, 2015
The Real Reason Pensions Rely on Consultants and Past PerformanceNeither 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 23, 2015
Alternative ETFs: Always Know What You’re BuyingAnother tip for alt ETF investors from a recent Schwab call: always ask, Can I store that commodity in my basement?
February 22, 2015
2 ETFs That Invest in Liquid AltsOne fund dominates the liquid alternative ETFs category, but the investment options are expanding.
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.