Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Fledgling Hedge Fund Managers Top First-Half Performance
By Michael S. FischerEmerging managers led sector performance in the year ending with the second quarter of 2014, but continued to face capital-raising challenges, according to HFR.
September 22, 2014
Ritholtz: Calpers’ decision on hedge funds will be far-reachingExpect the Calpers move to prompt serious self-examination among pension funds, foundations and endowments.
September 22, 2014
Ritholtz: Calpers’ decision on hedge funds will be far-reachingExpect the Calpers move to prompt serious self-examination among pension funds, foundations and endowments.
September 19, 2014
How Liquid Are Liquid Alts?A MarketWatch article claims that the term liquid alternatives typically means buying illiquid securitieslike private credits and some derivative issuesis unfounded. Here's why.
September 18, 2014
Will Calpers’ Hedge Fund Flight Spook Other Public Pensions?Most investors appear unlikely to follow suit in the near term, according to hedge fund experts.
September 17, 2014
Why Alt Investments Are Luring Investors: HatterasThe alt investment firm's new paper, Defining Liquid Alternatives Investments, shows advisors how they can use alternatives to diversify their clients portfolios.
September 16, 2014
Beware: ETN Pitfalls AboundETNs have a number of benefits, but also shortcomings, including credit risk and taxation. It's important that advisors weigh ETNs' pros and cons to make the right choice for clients.
September 16, 2014
Calpers’ Hedge Fund Exit Stemmed From Challenge to Expand AssetsPension plan's decision to divest $4 billion from hedge funds came after officials concluded the program couldnt be expanded enough to justify the costs.