Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Schorsch’s Own Cetera Halts Cole REIT Sales
By Janet LevauxARCP accounting scandal "has tarnished the entire Schorsch brand," consultant Mark Elzweig says, and Cetera parent RCAP is trying to limit the damage.
November 04, 2014
Alternative Strategies Gain Traction in College EndowmentsU.S. college and university endowments returned an average of 15.8% net of fees for the 2014 fiscal year.
November 04, 2014
LPL, Advisor Group Stop Sales of American Realty Capital REITsLPL, the biggest independent broker-dealer, has suspended sales of products tied to the Schorsch real estate empire.
November 03, 2014
Low Oil Prices Unlikely to Hurt Some Energy InvestmentsU.S. energy renaissance lets investors reap tax breaks while avoiding commodity market swings like those engendered by Saudi Arabia oil price cut.
November 03, 2014
More Cracks in Schorsch Empire as RCAP Dumps Cole DealRealty Capital appears to be acting in the best interests of its advisors and retail clients, one expert says.
November 03, 2014
3 Trades for QE’s End: Searching for Alpha for November 2014The first trade to consider is a response to the eventual return of higher rates at the end of the yield curve.
November 03, 2014
10 Richest Members of Congress: 2014As midterm elections near, it's good to know which legislators have the most amount of money, and if it means they are less effective legislators.
October 30, 2014
How not to invest an IRA in real estateBefore investing IRA funds in an alternative investment, check to see that the IRA custodian is willing and able to accept it.