Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Many affluent investors ‘have no idea’ what alt investments mean
By Melanie WaddellForty-four percent of investors who work with advisors don't know whether their portfolio includes alternative investments.
June 09, 2014
Rep. McHenry Hopes to Restart Crowdfunding With New BillProposed legislation is designed to increase amounts to be raised by crowdfunding and cut red tape while retaining investor protections.
June 09, 2014
The Bears Haven’t Surrendered YetMarkets have reached new highs, yet equity ownership has fallen to the lowest level in more than a half-century, Ritholtz says in a Bloomberg blog.
June 08, 2014
Top Portfolio Products: Vertical Cap Rolls Out MLP FundPlus, WHV launches two small-cap funds, while Gemini and Newfound introduce a risk-managed product.
June 06, 2014
Diversification Is Futile; Economy a ‘House of Cards’: Axel MerkInvestors cannot rely on traditional investment principles at a time when government and consumers have a common interest in currency debasement, says Axel Merk.
June 05, 2014
Pershing to Launch Retirement Plan NetworkMeanwhile, affiliate Albridge is introducing a wealth reporting platform; Pershing talks about its asset growth at Insite conference.
June 05, 2014
PIMCO’s Gross Cruises Into ‘New Neutral’PIMCO leader mixes metaphors as he explores Feds New Neutral goal and what it means for investors. Oh, he also doesnt own a cellphone.
June 01, 2014
Top Portfolio Products: Invesco Launches Alternative Strategy ETFT. Rowe Price launches Asia fund; Janus offers unconstrained bond fund.