Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Indexed funds nab two-thirds of CTFs in DC plans
By Warren S. HerschThe report pegs indexed funds at 66 percent of CTF assets in DC plans.
July 15, 2013
Tiger 21: Real Estate Is Hot, Cash Is NotTiger 21's latest asset allocation report showed members' smallest allocation to cash since the third quarter of 2008.
July 15, 2013
Focus Financial to Get $216M Boost From CenterbridgeThe new investment is the latest in a series of private equity moves impacting the wealth management industry.
July 14, 2013
Wine Fund Investing Without the HangoverThere are several ways to enjoy fruitful investing in fine wines without getting a headache, according to one expert.
July 12, 2013
Top Portfolio Products: Decker & Co. Launches With Focus on Southeast AsiaNew products introduced over the last week include a suite of large-cap equity funds from Nuveen and four new corporate term bond ETFs from BlackRock.
July 11, 2013
Why you should keep an eye on estate liquidityEven without an estate tax to worry about, clients should make sure they have liquid assets available.
July 11, 2013
Why you should keep an eye on estate liquidityEven without an estate tax to worry about, clients should make sure they have liquid assets available.
July 11, 2013
BDs Subpoenaed on Alt Sales to SeniorsWilliam Galvin, the Massachusetts regulator, is setting his sights on alt investment sales to seniors, calling such products "accidents waiting to happen."