Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
7 marketing clichés to avoid
By Lynette GilThese overused phrases make prospects roll their eyes instead of paying attention to your message.
July 30, 2014
Pantheon makes its push into 401(k)sThe idea of private equity in 401(k) plans is being met with little resistance.
July 30, 2014
New ETF Based on Workplace Equality IndexYears ago, Denver Investments built an index of companies with gay-friendly workplaces. Now it's rolled out an ETF to meet like-minded investors' needs.
July 29, 2014
Alternative investments: suitable for retirees?If retirement portfolios were recipes, the most common ingredients would be annuities, bonds, cash and stocks.
July 29, 2014
Alternative investments: suitable for retirees?If retirement portfolios were recipes, the most common ingredients would be annuities, bonds, cash and stocks.
July 28, 2014
REIT Pullback Ahead?Has the sizzling hot performance of REITs gotten too far ahead of itself?After posting consecutive yearly losses of 16.40% in 2007 and 36.94% in 2008,…
July 28, 2014
Trend Following Isn't the Only Managed Futures StrategyThe managed futures corner of the alternative investment space is one of the first places astute investors turn for diversification from traditional asset classes.
July 28, 2014
Alts Are the AnswerWhy are advisors using liquid alternative investments? How are they using them? The answers may surprise you.