Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
When Hedge Funds Get Hacked
By Michael S. FischerHedge funds confronted with a cyberattack have to answer two questions quickly: What happened, and what to do about it.
February 06, 2015
3 Alt Investments That Deserve an Oscar: MorningstarThese three alternative fund categories are on track for compelling but not necessarily uplifting performances this year, analyst Josh Charlson says.
February 04, 2015
Ultra-Wealthy Own $3 Trillion in Luxury Real Estate Assets: ReportLuxury residential real estate holds a special place in the portfolio of the worlds ultrawealthy population, according to a report by Wealth-X and Sotheby's.
February 03, 2015
Endowments, Foundations Plan to Invest More in AltsNew NEPC poll finds investors expecting a strong year for U.S. equities.
February 02, 2015
Is This the Year of the Global Macro Investor?Investors are facing four impending crises: worsening relations with Russia, the fight against ISIS, China's muscle-flexing in the Pacific and struggles in Europe.
February 02, 2015
Opportunity Amid Change: The Outlook for Energy MLPsFive experts discuss demand for energy master limited partnerships, trends affecting the group and the role that MLPs play in portfolios.
January 30, 2015
Hedge Fund Optimism Up, Profits DownPoor performance in 2014 cut margins by 30%, a Citi report found.
January 30, 2015
4 tips to help you survive the next stock market crashSavvy investors rely on strategies old and new to succeed in a post-recession climate.