Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
November 24, 2014
The Strengthening DollarWho wouldn't want to own the greenback? With the Dow and S&P 500 regularly hitting new highs and the economy continuing to put up good numbers, the U.S. is a tropical island in a world dominated by fiscal malaise and geopolitical chaos.
November 24, 2014
Are Nontraded REITs Right for Clients?These instruments have an appeal, but their lack of transparency is troubling, Michael Finke writes.
November 24, 2014
More Cracks in Schorsch Empire as RCAP Dumps Cole DealTrouble started for American Realty Capital Properties (ARCP) in late October and continued through November.
November 24, 2014
RCAP Says Some Selling Deals Have Resumed as Execs Buy Company StockThe nontraded REIT distributor stays mum on which broker-dealers have changed their sales policies on ARCP products.
November 24, 2014
Best Places for Commercial Real Estate Investments: Office SectorIn the post-recession period, a significant value gap has emerged between the top tier urban centers and the rest of the country.
November 22, 2014
3 Reasons to Go From Hedge to Mutual FundWhy would a fund manager trade the freedom and fees of a hedge fund for the constraints of a mutual fund? Here's one manager's reasoning.
November 21, 2014
Hedge Funds Hit With $2.9 Billion in Redemptions in OctoberHedge fund redemptions outpaced new investments in October, but performance gains by many large funds left total assets unchanged at $3 trillion.