Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
At Midyear, Bob Doll Judges His Top 10 Predictions for 2013
By Joyce HansonBy Bob Doll's own accounting, the Nuveen chief equity strategist got five predictions right and three wrong, and two are still too early to call.
July 01, 2013
MLPs Thrive in the Energy RenaissanceThe master limited partnership is a young, dynamic asset class directly linked to strengthening U.S. economic growth and the country’s historic energy…
July 01, 2013
Do You Need to File Form PF?Last year, the SEC created some confusion when it required advisors who manage private funds to periodically file Form PF. Herewith, we dispel that confusion.
July 01, 2013
MLPs, Taxes & K-1s: The ‘Must Know’Master limited partnerships (MLPs) have stepped into the spotlight during the last decade, and today there are more than 115 issuers with a combined market…
July 01, 2013
What’s Driving the Strong Outlook for MLPs?The number and variety of master limited partnerships (MLPs) keep growing. In addition to traditional MLP businesses and business models, new entrants…
June 28, 2013
Great Gold Crash Exposes Toxic AdviceCurrent trading patterns for the precious metal, though, do point to certain trading possibilities that could prove profitable.
June 26, 2013
Beyond the estate tax: Leaving a legacy in a post fiscal cliff worldCapital transfer can help clients even those with modest estates pass down wealth whenever and however theyd like.
June 26, 2013
7 Ways to Manage Onslaught of Private Equity Products for Mainstream InvestorsPrivate equity firms are now targeting mainstream investors with new products as the market for institutional money has crested, while new legislation such as the JOBS Act has simplified the process for firms to raise money from retail investors.