Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
How to Add Real Estate to IRAs
By Ed McCarthy, CFP, RICPThough it's not the easiest investing process, advisors can help clients avoid the common pitfalls, experts say.
May 15, 2014
Senators Vow More Work on Housing After Voting to Wind Down Fannie, FreddieMembers of the Senate Banking Committee said theyd keep working to overhaul the housing finance system after casting a narrow vote to advance the bill.
May 15, 2014
CalPERS Slashes Hedge Fund AllocationCalifornia Public Employees Retirement System is taking the ax to its $5.3 billion hedge fund portfolio, with a goal of halving its allocation by September.
May 13, 2014
Nicholas Schorsch, the Mission of a Man: The 2014 IA 25 ProfileBelieve it or not, its been less than a year since real estate investor Nicholas Schorsch started making headlines for his IBD buys.
May 13, 2014
Ritholtz: The Parasites of FinanceSome parts of the financial industry "are still hanging on despite overwhelming proof of their lack of purpose or added value," Barry Ritholtz said.
May 13, 2014
U.S. stock futures little changed as retail sales fall shortFutures on the Standard & Poors 500 Index expiring next month rose 0.1 percent to 1,894.8 at 8:33 a.m. in New York.
May 13, 2014
Investors Hope for 10% Return, Yet Shy From Risk: NatixisAmericans are mostly risk-averse yet expect aggressive returns on their investments in order to comfortably fund retirement, Natixis finds.
May 12, 2014
Investors increasing allocations of alternative assetsThe heightened focus on alternative investments has been an ongoing theme in recent months.