Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Finke: Is the Time Right for REITs?
By Michael FinkeSince their epic fall in the Great Recession, REITs have rebounded big time. A fresh look at whether they make sense in a modern portfolio.
May 23, 2014
U.S. Private Equity Deals Fall From Last Quarter but Continue Overall RiseWhile private equity investment volume and fundraising fell from the fourth quarter, they beat the first-quarter results of the last five years.
May 22, 2014
Schwab Founder: Indexing Is Not PassiveCharles Schwab decries the bad rap index funds get as passive investments, explaining the strategy's dynamic nature in a rare media appearance.
May 22, 2014
Rethinking the Role of Emerging Markets Investing in PortfoliosMore than ever, the outlook for emerging markets is nuanced, and selectivity is critical. We expect emerging countries to increasingly decouple from one another.
May 22, 2014
New Hire Roundup: NASDAQ OMX Names Wittman Head of EquitiesAlso, Kira Bazile joined North Street Global as president, and Citi Private Bank announced changes in its family office leadership.
May 21, 2014
Top 10 Billionaire Art Collectors: Wealth XWith art auctions setting records, spurring investment in art, Wealth-X has put together a list of the 10 biggest art collectors in the world.
May 21, 2014
Taming Risk in Alts to Fit Into Client PortfoliosOne veteran advisor explains how he mixes in venture capital and private equity, along with extra vigilance.
May 21, 2014
Ritholtz: What Kills You and Your Investments"You dont understand risk," writes Barry Ritholtz. "If you did, you would live longer, have less fear and, eventually, a much bigger investment portfolio."