Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
How to handle a screamer
By Melanie WilliamsYoure bound to encounter an irate customer at some point in your career. Take a deep breath and heed the advice of this customer service strategist.
May 16, 2014
How to Add Real Estate to IRAsThough it's not the easiest investing process, advisors can help clients avoid the common pitfalls, experts say.
May 16, 2014
Selling Stock Without a LicenseAn SEC settlement shows that a lot of people selling securities without a license are probably better at it than the licensed broker-dealers.
May 15, 2014
10th Annual SMA Managers of the Year Revealed; Tom Johnson Takes Top HonorsThe 10th annual SMA Managers of the Year were announced at the Envestnet Advisor Summit, honoring seven winners in five categories.
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.