Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Yorkville Shares New MLP Performance Benchmarks, Statistics
By Ed McCarthy, CFP, RICPAll MLP sectors have outperformed the S&P 500 on a total return basis over the past five years, with low beta.
March 14, 2012
Britain May Revive Perpetual GiltsEverything old is new againBritain is considering bringing back perpetual gilts, long-term bonds that were first debuted after the South Seas Bubble crisis of 1720. With 100-year maturities and todays extra-low interest rates, the idea is attractive to many.
March 14, 2012
Gold Bullion Comes to CAIS Alternative Trading PlatformCAIS' joint venture with Gold Bullion International gives advisors the opportunity to add physical precious metals to their clients investment portfolios.
March 14, 2012
Goldman Sachs Exec Resigns via Angry New York Times Op-Ed (Atlantic Wire)The former executive director's resignation letter appears on Wednesday's Opinion Page of The New York Times.
March 14, 2012
Tax Treatment of Limited PartnershipsFrom Tax Facts Online, details on how limited partners must report income, losses and deductions.
March 13, 2012
15 Banks Passed Stress Tests; Citi, 3 More FailAll but four of 19 major U.S. banks got a green light Tuesday from the Federal Reserve to boost their dividends and take other steps that will make their stocks more attractive to investors.
March 13, 2012
How Investors Should Play a War With IranJust as Pentagon planners are sorting out military contingencies in the event of a conflict with Iran, so too are investment planners assessing the investment risks and opportunities of war in the Persian Gulf.
March 12, 2012
Vanguard to Help Educate Consumers on Investment CostVanguard announced Monday that it planned to use a new online cost calculator, social and traditional media channels, and online ads to educate investors about how to pay attention to the price tag of their investments.