Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Venture Capital Surges in Q3; Private Equity Slumps
By Michael S. FischerPrivate equity fundraising slowed in the third quarter to the lowest quarterly amount of capital raised in three years, according to Preqin.
September 29, 2014
RCAP's Crowdfunding Site: A Smart Move?RCS Capital (RCAP) introduced a platform in September called We Are Crowdfunding that lets accredited investors and others buy public and private offerings online by pooling their resources.
September 29, 2014
Energy: Powerful ProductionOn August 5, Southwest Gas Corp reported second quarter earnings of $0.21 per share vs. $0.22 per share last year. Excluding COLI, earnings were $0.16 per share versus $0.18 per share.
September 29, 2014
Coal: Energetic ResultsNatural Resource Partners (NRP) is a master limited partnership headquartered in Houston, with its operations headquarters in Huntington, W. Va. NRP is principally engaged in the business of owning and managing mineral reserve properties. NRP primarily owns coal, aggregate, and oil & gas reserves across the United States that generate...
September 29, 2014
Where Are All the Rational Investors?In the last few decades, academics and practitioners have studied, defined and begun to exploit anomalies arising from human nature.
September 29, 2014
Advisor Prepares Pro Athletes for Life After SportsLee Rawiszer creates lifetime plans for incomes at risk of meteoric rises and crashes sometimes after meeting the client for less than 15 minutes.
September 25, 2014
Art an Asset Class? Wealth Managers, Collectors Say YesThe global wealth management industry may be starting to adopt a strategic view on art as an asset class, says new report from Deloitte.
September 25, 2014
Hedge Funds Then and Now: 2008 vs. 2014The hedge fund industry has made a big push to win back investor confidence. Here are the biggest changes in the last six years.