Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
REIT Returns Are on a Roll, but Some ETFs Lag
By Janet LevauxETFs that track REITs are doing well but aren't keeping pace with the markets as consistently as REIT indexes.
May 09, 2013
9 Philanthropists Join Buffett-Gates Giving Pledge InitiativeNine more ultrawealthy families, including two from outside the U.S., have pledged half their wealth to charity.
May 08, 2013
4 Hottest Real Estate Markets for UltrawealthyThe growing number of very wealthy individuals globally is driving demand for ultraprime residential properties in the worlds main financial centers, according to a new report.
May 08, 2013
Jon Sundt: The 2013 IA 25 Extended ProfileJon Sundt doesnt have time for pleasantries. Hes in liquid alternatives, after all.
May 08, 2013
U.S. asset managers favor emerging market equitiesOne-third of asset managers flagged emerging market equities among their top product initiatives in the next 24 months.
May 08, 2013
U.S. asset managers favor emerging market equitiesOne-third of asset managers flagged emerging market equities among their top product initiatives in the next 24 months.
May 06, 2013
15 Best Finance Tweets of the Month: AprilWhile gold plunged in April and Bitcoin took a wild ride, Sallie Krawcheck threw a punch in the battle of the sexes and Bill Gross opined on the pomp and pageantry of stock trading.
May 06, 2013
SEC: Oil and Gas Private Securities Fraud on the RiseThe SEC is warning investors that working with an advisor doesnt guarantee they wont be scammed in private oil and gas offerings.