Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
JPMorgan, Goldman Top First-Half Dealmaking
By John SullivanThe research firm Mergermarket reports on Q1 and Q2 results.
June 24, 2013
Optimism high among financial advisorsThree in four advisors said in a May survey they are optimistic about the markets.
June 24, 2013
Mobius: China to Experience U.S.-Like Housing CrisisThe credit crunch was spiked by the Chinese central bank's tightening of liquidity.
June 21, 2013
‘Hope brought me to America’: A North Korean defector tells an inspiring storyAn opportunity realized through a little luck, aspiration and a chicken wing.
June 20, 2013
Why Active ETFs Are Doing So Well: AdvisorShares CEOActive ETFs are attracting more assets than passive ETFs did at the same point in the latter's development.
June 20, 2013
Alternatives & Volatility: One Firm’s Winning ApproachHere's how Litman Gregory puts together a multi-manager fund with low risk and impressive returns.
June 20, 2013
Gross, Gundlach, Faber Batter Bernanke as Stocks TumbleGundlach doesnt like bond alternatives, Gross doesnt like the Fed, Faber doesnt like Obama and Schiff doesnt like anybody. Judging from Wednesdays and Thursdays stock sell-off, they might be on to something.
June 15, 2013
How to Handle Collectibles as Client AssetsEstate planning pitfalls to avoid when dealing with coins, stamps and other items, from Jim Halperin of Heritage Auctions.