Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Will Gold Lose Its Luster in 2013? Commodities Outlook
By Janet LevauxMany analysts are generally bullish on commodities for 2013, expecting rises in precious-metals prices, but the World Bank disagrees with the consensus.
December 24, 2012
As the Year Turns, Time to Go Back to Stocks?First a reminder--advisor, avoid large losses--but it might also be time to consider these real estate and bond funds
December 21, 2012
Alternatives for Measuring RiskI hear two wordswhat ifa lot from investors these days.
December 21, 2012
Making Sense of Commodity ETFsOver the past decade, the emergence of new ETFs and other exchange-traded products (ETPs) has effectively democratized access to certain asset classes that had previously been out of reach for many non-institutional investors.
December 21, 2012
Innovation and Sustainability Are Key to RecoveryAn elevated risk premium suggests equities are extremely cheap versus bonds.
December 20, 2012
Wells Fargo Advisors Names Kowach New Head of PCGWells Fargo Advisors tapped David Kowach president of the firms Private Client Group in November.
December 20, 2012
The Commodity WaveAs an asset class, commodities have always been like Rodney Dangerfield; they cant get any respect.