Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
REITs: Building Attractive Growth
By Ed McCarthy, CFP, RICPWe see a lot to like here, and while we say that about several of the agency REITs, Capstead Mortgage (CMO) has moved a bit higher on our near-term favorites list.
February 21, 2013
AIG is the new Apple of hedge fund managers’ eyes: reportThe firm often touted as triggering the Great Recession is now the favored child of the hedge fund industry.
February 20, 2013
Peter Schiff: Currency War Objective Is to ‘Kill Yourself’The outspoken head of Euro Pacific Capital is at it again, noting one major reason a currency war is unlike a conventional war.
February 19, 2013
Obama to press for stopgap sequester fixWashington is hemorrhaging, but no one is willing to do more than apply temporary bandages.
February 18, 2013
Conducting Due Diligence on Reverse ConvertiblesThis product can be a great income producer in these low-interest-rate times, but first take these steps.
February 17, 2013
Gold Is Political, Platinum Industrial, Diamonds Are ForeverPolitics and the economy are facets in the allure of the precious; investors beware.
February 15, 2013
Advertisers should act more like newsroomsIn the not-too-distant future, successful brands will be those that create enormous amounts of content.
February 15, 2013
8 Experts’ Investing Tips From Tiger 21 Conference: 2013What financial experts told the ultrawealthy members of Tiger 21: The Dow has been on a tear, but dont relax. Theres still a lot to worry about.