Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Investors Shying From First-Time Hedge Fund Managers
By Michael S. FischerManagers' first funds tend to have higher returns, but more investors are now seeking established track records.
December 01, 2013
Why Buyers Should Be Wary of Bitcoin ManiaThere's a lot more to investing in the so-called "virtual currency" than potential investors may know about.
November 27, 2013
Thanking the Fed, reservedly, for investors' bountyDont forget to include the Fed in what you are thankful for.
November 27, 2013
Buffett’s Bank Bets Are on the Money: ReportDespite bumpy results, Goldman Sachs and Wells Fargo continue to beat the markets.
November 26, 2013
Getting in the doorDo your dream clients refuse to meet with you? Here are five reasons why.
November 26, 2013
4 Logical Questions on the Value to Clients of Indexed AnnuitiesThe strongest weapon you can wield for, and on behalf of, your clients is to apply logic to investing issues. Case in point: indexed annuities.
November 26, 2013
Bitcoin Fund Up 4,847% This Year: ReportThe Bitcoin Fund, which launched in late 2012, has returned 4,847% this year through Nov. 18, according to Exante, a Malta-based brokerage.
November 26, 2013
Diamonds: An advisor’s best friend?How one advisor is using diamond sales to attract and retain high-net-worth clients.