Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
How Rare Coins Bring Tax Benefits
By Ed McCarthy, CFP, RICPInvestors may be eligible for sales tax exemptions, like-kind exchanges and other advantages, one expert says.
August 15, 2014
Don’t Believe Headlines About Rising U.S. Rates: MerkAxel Merk warns that a focus on real rather than nominal rates shows the dollar should be headed down and gold up.
August 13, 2014
Use of alternative investments rising among the affluentThe high net worth are turning to alternative investments to increase diversification and achieve growth potential.
August 13, 2014
Use of alternative investments rising among the affluentThe high net worth are turning to alternative investments to increase diversification and achieve growth potential.
August 13, 2014
HNW Women Embrace AltsHNW women allocate a larger portfolio share to alternative investments than men do, MainStay found.
August 13, 2014
Global Venture Capital Investors Enthusiastic About U.S.Global investor confidence in the U.S. has increased significantly thanks to favorable markets and abundant opportunities, according to a survey.
August 08, 2014
As Marijuana Becomes Legal, a Hedge Fund Looks to ProfitEntrepreneur Leslie Bocskor foresees a $40 billion to $50 billion market for cannabis.
August 08, 2014
PENSCO Launches Marketplace for Alt InvestorsPENSCO aims to make it easier for its alternative asset investor clients to find and invest in private placements through crowdfunding.