Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
On a Tear: How Altegris Made Alternatives Pay Off
By John SullivanMaintaining the proper work/family balance aint easy, something Jon Sundt knows firsthand.
August 20, 2012
Collectible Books: Not Just for ReadingCertain types of manuscripts and texts are commanding top dollar as nostalgia and electronic books gain influence with buyers.
August 20, 2012
Corzine Starting a Hedge Fund? Outrageous, Maybe, but Not UnprecedentedAs the criminal investigation into the former MF Global head is dropped, rumors swirl that he may be starting a hedge fund. He wouldn't be the first disgraced financier to do so.
August 20, 2012
Parliament Report Slams Barclays, Banking Culture Over LIBORA report issued by Britains Parliamentary Treasury Select Committee had harsh words for just about everyone involved in the LIBOR-rigging scandal.
August 17, 2012
Top Portfolio Products: Russell Launches Two New FundsMajor portfolio developments over the last week include two new funds from Russell Investments, equity allocation changes to other Russell funds, and a projection on custom TDFs from Cerulli.
August 14, 2012
How to control your heirs from the graveCan you force a grandchild to take a drug test in order to receive an inheritance? Insist your heirs use trust funds only for tuition at your alma mater? In many cases, the answer is yes.
August 13, 2012
ArtBanc and NFP Form Alliance to Advise Fine Art OwnersHolders of significant collections of paintings, sculpture, photography or jewelry face unique estate planning and tax issues.
August 10, 2012
Top Portfolio Products: New Dividend Income Fund From RiverNorthNew products introduced over the last week include a dividend income fund from RiverNorth and retail access to an equity hedge ETF from AdvisorShares.