Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
The FBI Ran an Ultimate Fighting Pump-and-Dump Scam
By Matt LevineBloomberg View blogger Matt Levine on how the FBI took over a shell company and busted five stock promoters.
July 10, 2014
Reinhart Partners: 2014 Small-, Mid- and SMID-Cap 2014 SMA Manager of the YearReinharts mid-cap strategy may not be as impressive in a stable market, but its ability to navigate a bear market makes it a winner.
July 10, 2014
Alternative Asset Managers Targeting Retail Market: CerulliThese firms have been hard at work identifying ways to make illiquid private investments more mainstream and allow smaller investors into their funds, Cerulli says.
July 10, 2014
MetLife to build $110 million industrial parkMetLife kicks off its industrial warehouse building spree in an effort to diversify its investment portfolio.
July 09, 2014
Glenmede Small-Cap Equity: 2014 Small-, Mid- and SMID-Cap Equity SMA Manger of the YearGlenmedes Small-Cap Equity strategy was honored for consistency, discipline and "never wavering from core strategy."
July 09, 2014
Texas Billionaire’s Odd Way of Saving Heirs Some Tax DollarsIt's not actually a good idea to lose $2.8 billion to save $1.1 billion in taxes.
July 09, 2014
Still Trying to Understand NAPFA’s New Membership RulesI spoke to the fee-only organizations CEO, Geoffrey Brown, but I remain confused. How about you?
July 09, 2014
SEC Begins Exam Sweep of Alt Mutual FundsThe SEC is scrutinizing alternative mutual funds, with an exam sweep targeting 15 to 20 fund complexes.