Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
REIT Pullback Ahead?
By Ron DeLeggeHas the sizzling hot performance of REITs gotten too far ahead of itself?After posting consecutive yearly losses of 16.40% in 2007 and 36.94% in 2008,…
July 28, 2014
Hedge Fund Winners and Losers in First HalfHedge fund strategies come in and out of favor as the economic environment evolves. Here are the chart-toppers, and flops, for 2014 so far.
July 28, 2014
The real appeal of multi-alternative fundsIn terms of new fund launches, multi-alternative funds have shown the greatest increase in recent years.
July 28, 2014
The real appeal of multi-alternative fundsIn terms of new fund launches, multi-alternative funds have shown the greatest increase in recent years.
July 28, 2014
Liquid Alts; Women and Money; Growth by Design: Investment Advisor August Features—SlideshowAfter stocks performance the past few quarters, some investors might be tempted to stick with what looks like a good thing.
July 27, 2014
The Real Appeal of Multi-Alternative FundsAdvisors are looking beyond yield; asset management experts explain why.
July 25, 2014
Private Foundation Investments Returned 15.6% in 2013Returns on domestic equities far outpaced other asset classes, according to the Council on Foundations and Commonfund Institute.
July 25, 2014
Axel Merk: Time to Take ‘Chips Off the Table’Instability may be the new normal, portfolio manager Axel Merk warns. Is there anywhere safe to hide?