Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Top Portfolio Products: INVEST Signs Credit Union; Gemini Adds 9 Funds
By Marlene Y. SatterINVEST will now provide brokerage and investment services for Texans Credit Union, and Gemini Fund Services is adding nine funds to Northern Lights Variable Fund Trust.
January 04, 2012
Seven Predictions for Hedge Funds in 2012This year promises to be the best since 2007 for net flows into hedge funds, according predictions by Agecroft Partners, a global consulting and third-party marketing firm.
January 04, 2012
Citigroup Sues Rajaraman Over GoldThe Singapore unit of Citigroup is suing hedge fund manager Raghavendran Rajaraman over losses it says he incurred after the price of gold fell from its record in September.
January 04, 2012
Home Prices Fall in ChinaPrices of homes fell in China for a fourth straight month as the Chinese government repeated its determination to keep property restrictions in place.
January 03, 2012
LPL Financial to Acquire Alternative Investment Firm FortigentFortigent will continue to operate autonomously from its Rockville, Md., headquarters and its existing management team will remain in place, reporting directly to Robert Moore, LPL Financial's CFO.
January 03, 2012
The Case for Emerging Market Equities in Client PortfoliosA review of the research suggests that including EM equities in client portfolios is wise, despite political risks and high performance dispersion among money managers.
January 02, 2012
Never Say No to an IntroductionThere might be value in a business referral when you least expect it.
January 02, 2012
Templeton’s Mobius on 2012 Outlook: Market Volatility Here to StayMarket volatility will be a continued risk in 2012, and its difficult to say when the next crisis may hit, says Mark Mobius, Franklin Templetons emerging markets guru.