Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
PIMCO’s ‘New Normal’ Hasn’t Happened
By John SullivanThey didn't foresee policymakers from the Federal Reserve to the Peoples Bank of China pumping $6 trillion into the global economy.
January 04, 2013
Top Portfolio Products: Samson Launches Currency FundAlso, Arrow Investment Advisors partnered in the opening of the Northern Lights ETF Trust.
December 27, 2012
Will Gold Lose Its Luster in 2013? Commodities OutlookMany analysts are generally bullish on commodities for 2013, expecting rises in precious-metals prices, but the World Bank disagrees with the consensus.
December 27, 2012
Aviva USA good fit for AtheneWhile some industry insiders give the deal their seal of approval, the rating agencies are taking a wait-and-see stance.
December 26, 2012
Madoff Letter: Insider Trading Has Gone on ‘Forever’The man behind the largest financial con of all time is decrying what he calls a lack of transparency in the financial markets.
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.