Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Russians Declassify Diamond Cache
By Marlene Y. SatterThere is a chance that the announcement of a meteor-impacted cache of trillions of carats of industrial diamonds in Russia could provide new scientific applications.
September 17, 2012
Family Offices Souring on Hedge Funds: Infovest21Family offices allocated about 21% of their portfolios to hedge funds in 2012, but their enthusiasm for these alternative investments has ebbed, according to a new survey from Infovest21.
September 16, 2012
Old Stuff, New Profits: Why the Antique Market Is Heating UpAn expert explains what's driving demand for antiques and the best ways to benefit from this growth.
September 14, 2012
RIAs Gain Foothold in Tricky Options MarketThe challenge comes not just from understanding which options products are best, but also from gaining liquidity in a marketplace that has seen a proliferation of trading venues.
September 14, 2012
ETFs Gaining Ground on Mutual Funds to Access Alternative InvestmentsWhile financial advisors are more likely to use mutual funds than exchange-traded funds to access alternative investments, ETFs are quickly gaining ground, a new report reveals.
September 14, 2012
ETFs Gaining Ground on Mutual Funds to Access Alternative InvestmentsWhile financial advisors are more likely to use mutual funds than exchange-traded funds to access alternative investments, ETFs are quickly gaining ground, a new report reveals.
September 12, 2012
How to Create Your Election PortfolioIt wont be long before the presidential election is upon us. Will your portfolio be ready? Analysts from Russell, OppenheimerFunds and more say how to reposition portfolios before Nov. 6.
September 11, 2012
Fiscal Cliff, Poor Returns Push Wealthy Into Alternatives: SpectremUncertainty about the fate of the Bush tax cuts and unsatisfactory returns are driving wealthy investors to seek higher performance in alternative investments, according to a new study by Spectrem Group.