Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Global Venture Capital Investors Enthusiastic About U.S.
By Michael S. FischerGlobal investor confidence in the U.S. has increased significantly thanks to favorable markets and abundant opportunities, according to a survey.
August 08, 2014
How Advisors Choose Liquid Alts: Reducing Risk, but Watch the FeesIn the second of a series, a look at liquid alts role in reducing portfolio risk, and how to find some hidden costs.
August 06, 2014
Wilshire Launches Liquid Alt IndexesThe news is the latest in a long line of evidence suggesting the asset class is here to stay.
August 05, 2014
CFB Board Creates Another Three-Bucket Mess on CompensationRick Kahlers "fee-only" trouble demonstrates the limitations of the CFP Boards compensation rules.
August 05, 2014
Institutional Investment Managers Beat Retail Managers at Own GameInstitutional managers gained more than their retail-oriented counterparts in the retail market in 2013, Casey Quirk finds.
August 05, 2014
Private Companies Look to Boost Capital Investment, HiringA survey of executives by PwC found widespread optimism about the global economy over the next year.
August 04, 2014
Ritholtz to Alt Fund Investors: Beware ‘Negative Alpha’Barry Ritholtz asks: Why should individual investors want to invest like a hedge fund?
August 04, 2014
10 Private Equity Managers That Outperform Their PeersPreqin lists the top fund managers in three categories: buyout, venture capital and fund-of-funds strategies.