Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Innovation and Sustainability Are Key to Recovery
By Virginie MaisonneuveAn elevated risk premium suggests equities are extremely cheap versus bonds.
December 20, 2012
The Commodity WaveAs an asset class, commodities have always been like Rodney Dangerfield; they cant get any respect.
December 20, 2012
Total-Return Investing: The Case Stays StrongWhile clients financial goals and risk tolerance tend to drive their portfolio allocation, there is a significant role for total-return investing among most investors, including those focused primarily on income or growth, experts say.
December 20, 2012
Four Rules for Investing in Tech StartupsDoing well in the high-tech industry is no easy feat, for entrepreneurs or investors, according to one expert---- but there are ways to increase the odds of success.
December 20, 2012
Market Uncertainty Makes Alt Outlook Strong for 2013Alternatives are well-positioned for fiscal cliffs, anemic growth and other uncertainties in 2013 and beyond.
December 19, 2012
New York pensions to add hedge funds to reduce volatilityThree of New York Citys five public pensions intend to add as many as 15 hedge funds for direct allocations in an effort to reduce equity volatility.
December 19, 2012
New York pensions to add hedge funds to reduce volatilityThree of New York Citys five public pensions intend to add as many as 15 hedge funds for direct allocations in an effort to reduce equity volatility.
December 18, 2012
Muted Beta: Long/Short Equity for an Uncertain MarketFewer constraints at the edge of the Cliff just might be a good thing: a look at how to measure long/short strategies.