Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Wealthcare Welcomes Len Reinhart to Board
By Marlene Y. SatterWealthcare Capital Management announced Tuesday that Len Reinhart, the former president and founder of the Lockwood family of companies, will join the firms board of directors.
October 24, 2011
Top Portfolio Products: Schwab Adds Dividend ETF, Ashmore EM Mutual FundNew products introduced over the last week include a new dividend ETF from Schwab. Also, Ashmore launched a new emerging markets fund, and Russell expanded two of its indexes to global markets.
October 23, 2011
A Market Neutral Alternative for Client PortfoliosCredit Suisse says the fund's underlying index reflects the difference in return between long- and short-total return sub-indexes
October 23, 2011
MLPs, Outperformance & Fears Over FrackingMLP insiders believe the industrys efforts to educate drilling-area residents will reduce concerns over time.
October 19, 2011
Options Usage Means More High-Net-Worth Clients, Study Finds: RIS 2011Advisors who use options have larger books of business and tend to be more experienced than advisors that do not use options.
October 19, 2011
EU Raids Banks Over Suspected Euribor FixingThe European Commission carried out a series of raids on Wednesday to uncover evidence in a possible case of price fixing involving Euribor, the Euro Interbank Offered Rate.
October 15, 2011
Portability Election Could Trigger Estate Tax Return AvalancheFailure to elect the DSUEA could cost your clients $1.75 million.
October 14, 2011
Natixis Portfolio Managers Recite Alternatives Mantra in Face of Investor ApathyThe question was risk and the answer was alternative investments as Natixis Global Asset Management hosted a media luncheon this Thursday at Per Se in New York.