Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Wall Street’s Top 10 Corporate Good Guys
By Joyce HansonThe U.S. finance industry has taken a beating for its role in the economic crisis, but according to Corporate Responsibility magazine, there are still 10 good guys in the sector.
October 03, 2011
My 4 Other Favorite Alternative Investments for Right NowThis is the second in a two-part series on the alternative investing mutual funds (and ETFs) that I like and will use, especially in a range-bound market
October 01, 2011
Use Country ETFs for Targeted Sector ExposureIn recent years, investors have used ETF sector funds to achieve enhanced return potential based on fundamental and technical factors.
October 01, 2011
Managing Wealth in a Post-9/11 WorldI cannot imagine how difficult it must be to be a financial advisor still clinging to the old axioms of wealth management in our post-9/11 world.
October 01, 2011
The Gold Buying GuideWith so much interest in the gold and silver market, most financial professionals are getting flooded with questions about how best to gain exposure to precious metals.
October 01, 2011
Through the RoofWhen the Internet boom hit Ireland in the early 1990s, one of the first sectors of the economy to benefit from the creation of new jobs and the spike in wages was the real estate market.
October 01, 2011
The Alternative Wave Theory—Catching Up With Stephen Todd WalkerRecord volatility in recent weeks means more clients are looking for downside protection, and non-correlated assets are a major way to go.
September 30, 2011
Ameriprise Sued by Employees Over 401(k) LossesIn further controversy over the use of proprietary products, members of Ameriprise Financial Inc.'s 401(k) plan filed a proposed class action in Minnesota on Wednesday claiming they lost $20 million in investments.