Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Commercial Property Deals Heading for 10-Year High
By Michael S. FischerCommercial property transaction volume in 2016 will exceed 2006 levels, reaching $430 billion, according to a U.S. real estate forecast released Tuesday.
March 31, 2014
MLP Data Launches Content, Analytics SiteMLP Data LLC has announced the launch of MLPData.com, its content and analytics site dedicated to providing investors with transparency in the publicly traded master limited partnership (MLP) market.
March 31, 2014
TDFs to Jump to 75%Vanguard says more than half, 55%, of its 401(k) participants hold a target-date fund, and TDFs accounted for one-third of total plan contributions in…
March 31, 2014
Overreaction Moves Markets, but Cooler Heads Can ProfitThe resulting volatility makes life difficult for investors, but is a source of consistent opportunity for short-term countertrend traders.
March 31, 2014
The Dark Side of Investment StoriesTo convert the messiness of the real world into a compelling narrative, some facts must be elevated in importance, some discounted and others ignored.
March 31, 2014
Are You Along for MLPs' Wild Ride?Investor appetite for master limited partnerships (MLPs) has grown steadily for the past several years.
March 31, 2014
On Smart Beta, Smart SkepticsWhile many institutions and advisors have put money into smart-beta vehicles, there are as many asset managers and industry observers who are skeptical, to put it mildly, of smart-beta proponents claims.
March 31, 2014
Rob Arnott and the Rise of Smart BetaThese strategies, developed by Rob Arnott, have attracted tons of money and adherents, but critics too. What does it mean for you and your clients?