Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
The Pros & Cons of Alternative Mutual Funds
By Ed McCarthy, CFP, RICPAnalysts debate their short-term underperformance vs. longer-term potential
January 25, 2013
Self-directed IRAs and real estate, part 2In part two of this exclusive online interview, agent M. D. Anderson talks in more detail about the intersection of real estate and insurance products.
January 24, 2013
FitchRatings: Inflows of money market funds hit $2.7 trillion in fourth quarterTax-exempt funds saw a 5.7 percent gain, prime funds (institutional and retail) increased 3.2 percent.
January 23, 2013
What Investors Need to Know About MLPsWhat is an MLP? A master limited partnership is more accurately called a publicly traded partnership; it is a limited partnership or LLC taxed as a partnership.
January 23, 2013
Midstream MLPs: Why They Are Attractive to InvestorsWe believe that Midstream MLPs are very attractive businesses, and we think investors should allocate a portion of their portfolios to this asset class.
January 23, 2013
Full Speed Ahead for Midstream MLPsThe role of natural gas as an energy source continues to expand as the United States moves toward energy independence.
January 23, 2013
A Broker Who Broke BadServing nearly 400 days in federal prison wasn't what Justin M. Paperny had in mind when he became a stockbroker fresh out of the University of Southern California, psychology degree in hand.
January 23, 2013
New Hire Roundup: Caiazzo Chairs SIFMA’s Clearing Firms CommitteeChristian Sulger-Bel became managing director of FOX International, and Bill Mitchell was named senior portfolio manager at WHM Capital Advisors.