Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Athene closes on Aviva USA deal
By Maria WoodThe price is higher than originally set. The focus is now on integrating the two companies.
October 01, 2013
Finke: Facing Alternative Investment RealityUnconventional assets have a role, but expectations have risen dangerously.
October 01, 2013
Global X Debuts MLP FundAlthough interest rates have been climbing, investors are still hunting for higher yields in various sectors like master limited partnerships (MLPs). To…
October 01, 2013
Recruiting Trends: Is Now a Good Time to Move?Before you go independent or switch firms, consider these job-market factors.
October 01, 2013
Will Gold Go Back to $1,000?After recording its 12th consecutive annual gain last year, many prognosticators figured gold would keep rising in 2013. Not only did gold have price momentum,…
October 01, 2013
Roth Leaves Advisor Group; Moves to Real Estate GroupNews that Larry Roth, who led the advisor Group of 6,000 independent reps for the past six years, is now CEO of Nicholas Schorsch’s Realty Capital…
October 01, 2013
Forget Government Shutdown, Bigger Crisis Looms, Axel Merk SaysThe country faces problems that may affect everything from the dollar to investors savings and national security.
September 30, 2013
Madison Avenue Meets Greenwich, Conn.Whether Sept. 23, 2013, will be remembered as a red-letter day for the hedge fund industry remains to be seen.