Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
The Ins & Outs of Using Managed Futures
By Ed McCarthy, CFP, RICPThe Barclay Commodity Trading Advisor Index may be one option for advisors and clients.
September 20, 2012
A Washington whistle-blower tells allA new book has burned every bridge its author once had in Washington and it's well worth the read.
September 19, 2012
Russians Declassify Diamond CacheThere 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 18, 2012
Goldman’s Quants Court Advisors After Shutting Hedge FundGoldman Sachs Asset Management's quants are focused on providing clients with managed risk and a smoother ride to wealth accumulation, says GSAM's Gary Chropuvka.
September 18, 2012
Pimco’s Gross Slams Fed in Tweet CritiqueSure, hes no Kim Kardashian or Ashton Kutcher, but PIMCOs Bill Gross is gaining traction with his Twitter feed.
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.