Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
What’s Driving the Strong Outlook for MLPs?
By Ed McCarthy, CFP, RICPThe number and variety of master limited partnerships (MLPs) keep growing. In addition to traditional MLP businesses and business models, new entrants…
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.
June 26, 2013
JPMorgan, Goldman Top First-Half DealmakingThe research firm Mergermarket reports on Q1 and Q2 results.
June 25, 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 25, 2013
Precious Metals: Prices Down, Chances to Buy UpAnalysts with ETF Securities point to low prices as a positive for investors.
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.