Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
How Hedge Funds Will Fare in Next Big Crash
By Michael S. FischerAgecroft Partners Don Steinbrugge says next time will be different.
November 25, 2014
New Hire Roundup: Bessemer Trust Welcomes New Hedge Fund DirectorMeanwhile, U.S. Bank Wealth Management announces two new hires in its private client businesses.
November 24, 2014
Alternatives Speak to Two GenerationsRIAs have a huge opportunity to develop client relationships using alternative investments with two demographic groups: baby boomers and the millennial generation.
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.