Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
UBS in Talks to Sell Hedge Fund Unit to Cantor Fitzgerald
By Irene García Pérez and Todd GillespieUBS seeks to trim riskier businesses as it faces extra capital requirements of as much as $25 billion.
May 08, 2025
Republicans Mull Raising SALT Cap to $30,000“I’ve heard that number, and I’ve heard others as well,” Speaker Mike Johnson said.
May 07, 2025
Does the ‘Plain Vanilla’ 60/40 Portfolio Really Need More Flavor?A U.S. stock/bond mix has outperformed more diversified blends, but some advisors prefer to spice it up.
May 07, 2025
Goldman Adds Custom Public-Private Model Portfolios for RIAsRIAs can offer alternatives alongside mutual funds, ETFs and equity SMAs within models.
May 06, 2025
FINRA Clarifies Outside Business Activities PlanBrokers will not be required to report personal transactions like trading bitcoin or buying insurance, FINRA said Monday.
May 06, 2025
Morningstar Will Now Call Out Lackluster Private InvestmentsIts rankings will target funds that tend to charge steeper fees in exchange for potentially higher returns.
May 02, 2025
Morgan Stanley to Offer Spot Crypto Trading to E-Trade CustomersSchwab plans a similar offering within the next 12 months.
May 02, 2025
FINRA's New Outside Activities Proposal Is AbsurdIf this rule is enacted as is, tens of thousands of reps will drop their FINRA licenses.