Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Hedge refund returns outpace expectations in 2013
By Warren S. HerschNearly three in 10 investors say they are looking for hedge funds to produce high absolute returns.
December 18, 2013
Ex-SAC Capital Fund Manager Found Guilty of Insider TradingMichael Steinberg, the 41-year-old defendant, will be sentenced in April.
December 18, 2013
Trading Tips for Tepid Commodities MarketsExperts from Direxion Funds and ETF Securities share their latest strategic secrets for investing in this diverse asset class.
December 15, 2013
Pros & Cons of Variable Distribution MLPsThe current yields of these master limited partnerships have been strong recently, but there are some cautionary factors to consider, Yorkville Capital notes.
December 13, 2013
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December 13, 2013
State Pensions Seek Higher Returns Through AltsRamped-up use of alternative investments has paid off for states, but sometimes it comes back to bite them.
December 11, 2013
Big Hedge Funds Moonlight as Asset Managers in Bid for New BusinessHedge funds are expanding into the broader asset management industry in order to meet new demand from institutional investors, according to a new study.
December 10, 2013
Regulators Approve Volcker Rule, the Core of Dodd-FrankThe Fed and FDIC unanimously vote to adopt the rule, which adds tough new restrictions on banks.