Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Researchers: Acupuncture Does Help with Pain
By Lindsey Tanner, Associated PressStates often press insurers to cover it. Now scientists say the procedure can ease chronic pain.
September 06, 2012
Alternative Investments Run Hot and ColdWhile the investment community continues to buzz about alternative investments, performance concerns may be tempering that enthusiasm, according to new research.
September 06, 2012
Nomura to Scale Down Global PresenceThe Japanese brokerage firm Nomura Holdings plans to seek nearly half of a planned $1 billion in savings from cutting European and Middle Eastern operations, with the rest to come from the Americas and Asia.
September 06, 2012
Gold Up on ECB HopesFor the first time since March, the price of gold rose above $1,700 per ounce on hopes that the ECB would announce a plan for unlimited purchase of sovereign bonds as a means of combating the financial crisis.
September 05, 2012
Envestnet to Focus on Fiduciary With Fund Evaluation Group AnnouncementThe partnership is meant to complement the research on separate account managers, mutual funds, ETFs and liquid alternative investments available on the Envestnet Prima platform.
September 05, 2012
The Hartford Sells Retirement Plans Unit to MassMutual in $400 Million DealThe agreement marks the second of three planned business sales, says Chairman, President and CEO Liam McGee.
September 04, 2012
Patton’s Fund Picks, Pt. 8: Market Neutral, Real Estate and CommoditiesIn the penultimate blog in a series, advisor Mike Patton shares his favorite picksmutual funds and ETFsin market neutral, real estate and commodities.
August 30, 2012
Seniors Comment on Their Risk Tolerance for Alternative InvestmentsWe spoke with a group of senior clients to find out what they think about alternative investments such as gold and real estate, among others.