Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Sustainable Investment Assets Grew by 76% From 2012 to 2014
By Michael S. FischerA foundations research looked at 480 U.S. institutional investors, 308 money managers and 880 investment institutions that applied SRI strategies.
December 12, 2014
Is the Art Bubble About to Pop?Experts explain what factors usually lead to a crash in fine art prices.
December 12, 2014
Top Portfolio Products: New Low-Carbon, Hedged EU ETFsIn addition to new products from SPDR and the Deutsche group, Henderson is launching a long/short equity fund.
December 12, 2014
529 College Savings Plan Assets Grew 21% in 2013Report finds new options give financial advisors opportunity to add value; ETFs lag in 529 plans while use of 'exotic' asset classes increases.
December 11, 2014
Emerging Markets: The Next Wave of Growth (Part 1)How do emerging markets differ today from the 1990s? What have we learned from various crises and the occasional flu?
December 11, 2014
How America Is Kicking Its Oil HabitThe U.S. is producing the most oil in 31 years, growth is accelerating and crude prices are plunging. So why is Americans petroleum use waning?
December 11, 2014
November Hedge Fund Returns Eat Broader Market’s Dust at 1.1%Year-to-date aggregate returns stand at 2.9%, compared with 14% for the S&P 500.
December 11, 2014
Investing in the Sun and Wind: Renewable EnergyRenewable energy sources like solar and wind can provide plenty of investment opportunities, but also volatility.