Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Rep. McHenry Hopes to Restart Crowdfunding With New Bill
By Michael S. FischerProposed legislation is designed to increase amounts to be raised by crowdfunding and cut red tape while retaining investor protections.
June 06, 2014
Diversification Is Futile; Economy a ‘House of Cards’: Axel MerkInvestors cannot rely on traditional investment principles at a time when government and consumers have a common interest in currency debasement, says Axel Merk.
June 05, 2014
Pershing to Launch Retirement Plan NetworkMeanwhile, affiliate Albridge is introducing a wealth reporting platform; Pershing talks about its asset growth at Insite conference.
June 05, 2014
PIMCO’s Gross Cruises Into ‘New Neutral’PIMCO leader mixes metaphors as he explores Feds New Neutral goal and what it means for investors. Oh, he also doesnt own a cellphone.
June 01, 2014
Top Portfolio Products: Invesco Launches Alternative Strategy ETFT. Rowe Price launches Asia fund; Janus offers unconstrained bond fund.
May 30, 2014
Taking the Indie Leap; Rethinking REITs: June Research Features—SlideshowFor advisors, going independent requires not just careful cost-benefit analysis but also a focus on their clients' confidenceand their own. Ellen Uzelac's cover story in the June issue of Research magazine probes what's involved in making such a leap of faith, and looks at advisors who have done it. In...
May 29, 2014
Bill Gross, PIMCO’s Intriguing Leader: 2014 IA 25 Profile"Treasure your pets and all living things. Eventually we all stop living," Gross wrote in a commentary after his beloved cat, Bob, died.
May 27, 2014
Manager Selection and Performance DispersionOne facet of advisor value is the ability to pick money managers that provide above-average returns.