Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Peter Schiff: GDP Numbers Are ‘Government Propaganda’
By John SullivanHow do you short government data? Its a question more money managers and industry insiders are asking as widespread distrust of the government continues.
August 19, 2013
Hedge Fund Manager Falcone Agrees to Pay $18M to SEC, Admits WrongdoingHedge fund manager Philip Falcone and his advisory firm, Harbinger Capital Partners, settled their fraud case with the SEC on Monday...
August 19, 2013
LPL on Starting Bank: ‘Not at That Stage Yet’With a drop in private-equity ownership, the IBD can give banking operations a closer look...
August 16, 2013
Carriers to promote voluntary products on private exchangesCarriers are getting ready to tout their voluntary products to consumers who shop on new, private exchanges.
August 16, 2013
Carriers to promote voluntary products on private exchangesCarriers are getting ready to tout their voluntary products to consumers who shop on new, private exchanges.
August 15, 2013
Eye on Renewables: Hot Markets to WatchWith widespread interest in an energy switchover, investors should be aware of some of the latest trends...
August 15, 2013
How Investment Gurus Are Fixing Fixed-Income PortfoliosWhen the bond bubble burst, advisors and their retiree clients suddenly realized they would need to get into new investments and fast, said Envestnet|PMC strategist Tim Clift.
August 09, 2013
Half of advisors plan to boost use of emerging market fundsAdvisors are hungry for nontraditional products that offer greater portfolio diversification and access to particular asset classes with higher return potential.