Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
He left a fortune, to no one
By Staff WriterHow can a man savvy enough to make millions not have a plan for his estate?
April 29, 2013
Madison Dearborn acquires National Financial PartnersThe buyout was spearheaded by Jessica Bibliowicz, daughter of former Citigroup CEO Sanford Weill.
April 29, 2013
Grantham: Fewer Babies, More Windmills ‘Our Last, Best Hope’Hedge fund manager Jeremy Grantham considers it a lucky thing that wealthy people now view offspring as inconvenient and desperately expensive.
April 22, 2013
High Growth Prospects Create Investor Opportunities in Central AsiaThe IMF predicts 5.5% growth for Central Asia in 2013, but weve only scratched the surface of the great potential there, says Global X Funds CEO Bruno del Ama.
April 21, 2013
Private Equity: Brighter Days Ahead?After a tough 2012, PE looks poised for a good comeback, experts say.
April 19, 2013
Are Diamonds the New Gold?Tight supply, growing demand, a coming ETF and a new exchange for investment-grade diamonds may add sparkle to a gem that has resisted commoditization.
April 19, 2013
Hedge fund flows turn south in MarchInvestor flows turned negative in March, snapping a two-month positive run.
April 19, 2013
Hedge fund flows turn south in MarchInvestor flows turned negative in March, snapping a two-month positive run.