Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
New Fund Capitalizes on Shale Oil Revolution
By Gil WeinreichThe shale oil boom is only growing, but the limited number of companies providing pipelines and storage facilities offer an opportunity to own "regulated monopolies."
June 15, 2014
How Advisors Can Trade, Store MetalsClients who prefer direct ownership of precious metals are a challenge for advisors, but a new service aims to change that.
June 13, 2014
PIMCO’s McCulley: War on Inflation Is ‘Over, Done, Finished’In his first commentary since returning to PIMCO, Chief Economist Paul McCulley says inflation is "dead" and stocks are fairly valued.
June 11, 2014
Private equity firm acquires LTCI services vendorLTCG administers about 1.4 million policies.
June 11, 2014
Private equity firm acquires LTCI services vendorLTCG administers about 1.4 million policies.
June 11, 2014
Many affluent investors ‘have no idea’ what alt investments meanForty-four percent of investors who work with advisors don't know whether their portfolio includes alternative investments.
June 10, 2014
Hedge Fund ‘$1 Billion Club’ Controls 90% of Industry Assets: PreqinA new report examines what it takes to reach the $1 Billion Club and names the top 10 hedge fund managers by AUM.
June 10, 2014
Many Affluent Investors ‘Have No Idea’ What Alt Investments Mean: SurveyJackson National survey finds affluent investors of all age groups need to be educated on alternative investments.