Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Rich investors sitting on a pile of cash
By Hibah YousufHigh net-worth families believe stocks will continue to rise but have nearly 40 percent of their portfolio in cash, compared to just 25 percent in stocks.
November 04, 2013
SAC Capital Pleads Guilty, Will Pay Record $1.2 Billion PenaltyThe penalty is on top of the $616 million in insider trading fines that SAC agreed to pay earlier this year.
November 04, 2013
A Way to Smooth the Market Volatility RideWhen volatility returns to the markets, protection via options strategies may smooth the ride.
November 01, 2013
Most ETF sponsors focused on passivesMost investors need alternative investment vehicles to optimize the risk-adjusted performance of their portfolios.
November 01, 2013
Most ETF sponsors focused on passivesMost investors need alternative investment vehicles to optimize the risk-adjusted performance of their portfolios.
November 01, 2013
Morgan Stanley Launches Sustainable Investing Group With $10B TargetThe bank also pledges $1 billion in housing investments and sets up a fellowship program to help grow the initiative.
November 01, 2013
How to Address Your Clients' Portfolio Angst Now—Searching for Alpha for November 2013Instead of holding excess cash, advisors could add much more value for clients if they addressed those clients' concerns directly by using alternative investments smartly.
October 31, 2013
4 Structures for Advisors to Access Private EquityAdvisors should familiarize themselves with these structures and understand how each can provide diverse, unique benefits for client portfolios.