Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
SEC Enforcement Roundup: $100M Real Estate Ponzi Scheme Busted
By Marlene Y. SatterRecent SEC actions include shutting down two Ponzi schemes, one that brought in $100 million and another that collected $42 million. A Malaysian advisor was sued for not advising.
June 27, 2012
Portfolio Fix: MLPs and Positive ReturnsSavvy financial advisors know that these days of high market volatility and low interest rates demand strategic thinking to help clients reap fruitful investment returns.
June 27, 2012
MLPs, Taxes, the K-1 & More: Frequently Asked QuestionsHow are MLPs structured? MLPs have two classes of ownership, which are general partners (GPs) and limited partners (LPs).
June 27, 2012
Steady Returns for a Wealth of Investment StrategiesIs been a year of contrasts in the U.S. energy business.
June 27, 2012
Scottrade’s Spirit; Pursuing Practice Excellence; Fiduciary Best Practices: July Investment Advisor—SlideshowMost people are happy enough to talk about themselves, but Brian Davis, who is the focus Investment Advisors cover story, consistently highlights his teams efforts in providing value and service at Scottrades institutional arm.
June 26, 2012
Rise of Brazil and the Beautiful GamesFor Brazil, the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Olympic Games are about more than just sportstheyre a chance to showcase that the country is worth investing in.
June 26, 2012
Earth, Water and FireThe search for natural gas and oil found through the process known as hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, is fraught with controversy.
June 26, 2012
‘Be Brave’ and Buy Dividend-Paying Stocks, Allianz CIO Tells InvestorsThe time may be coming when investors should think the unthinkable and be prepared to pay safe-haven banks to hold their money, says AGI Global CIO Andreas Utermann.