Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
State Street’s Gold ETF Rakes In Billions as Metal Hits Record
By Emily GraffeoState Street’s SPDR Gold Shares has taken in the most cash out of any U.S.-listed ETF over the last week.
September 04, 2025
6 Reasons Retirement Investors Shouldn’t Sleep on Commodities: BlanchettStocks and bonds may do the heavy lifting, but research shows commodities can also play a key role.
September 04, 2025
Stifel Adds Ex-Merrill Exec and $1B of His Investment Firm's AssetsLaunny Steffens will lead asset management; Stifel will acquire AUM from his firm, Spring Mountain Capital.
September 04, 2025
Goldman to Buy $1B of T. Rowe StockThe bank will team up with the asset manager to sell private-market products to retail investors.
September 03, 2025
Madison Dearborn Rebuys NFP Wealth Business From Aon for $2.7BThe private equity firm is acquiring Wealthspire Advisors, Fiducient Advisors, Newport Private Wealth and related platforms.
August 29, 2025
Wells Fargo Adds Alternatives to Personalized UMAsThe move allows clients to hold traditional and alternative investments in one account, the bank says.
August 29, 2025
Top Annuity Seller Wins Cybersquatting CaseThe other organization using a similar trademarked name runs a mobile crypto mining app.
August 27, 2025
10 Most Expensive U.S. Cities to Buy a Luxury HomeFrenetic homebuying during the pandemic accelerated price growth across all tiers, Redfin research finds.