Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
The Future Is Now: Institutional Asset Allocation for Retail Investors
By J. Gibson Watson III, CIMAScrutiny of the asset allocation process since 2008 has led to a proliferation of smart, managed investment products that help facilitate the implementation of diversified portfolio strategies.
March 05, 2012
Jackson National Unveils VA with Alternative InvestmentsThe 12 alternative investments options include managed futures, commodities, listed private equity, global infrastructure, convertible arbitrage and emerging markets debt. The product also features traditional investments from American Funds, Franklin Templeton, J.P. Morgan and T. Rowe Price, among other active managers.
March 05, 2012
Jackson National Unveils VA with Alternative InvestmentsThe 12 alternative investments options include managed futures, commodities, listed private equity, global infrastructure, convertible arbitrage and emerging markets debt. The product also features traditional investments from American Funds, Franklin Templeton, J.P. Morgan and T. Rowe Price, among other active managers.
March 02, 2012
Brookstreet CEO Fined $10 Million for Selling Risky CMOs to SeniorsA federal judge has ordered the former CEO of Brookstreet Securities to pay a $10 million penalty for selling risky and illiquid collateralized mortgage obligations to seniors during the financial crisis.
March 02, 2012
Pension Costs Hit Kroger EarningsThe grocer made a $650 million contribution in connection with a move to combine 4 union employee plans.
March 02, 2012
Top Portfolio Products: E*Trade Launches Bond Center; Goldman Adds New FundsThe latest iShares debut, as well as details on a new REIT and the latest annuity introductions.
February 28, 2012
8 Points to Consider Before Rolling Over a 401(k) to an IRA (Forbes)Consider these points before making the leap.
February 28, 2012
Deutsche Bank Survey Predicts Record Hedge Fund Assets in 2012Hedge fund assets will reach an all-time high this year, driven by increased institutional participation, according to Deutsche Banks 10th annual Alternative Investment Survey, released last week.