Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Gold Vaults Bursting at the Seams
By Marlene Y. SatterThe dizzying rise of gold, punctuated though it might be with stomach-churning dips in price, has moved at such a pace during its 11-year rally that vaults that store the precious stuff are running out of room.
September 21, 2011
India Seeks U.S. Investors for $1 Trillion Infrastructure PlanAmerican investors were urged to support Indias $1 trillion infrastructure plan as more than 100 business leaders gathered at the Consulate General of India in New York to discuss the emerging nations public-private partnerships.
September 20, 2011
In China, New Home Sales Are Up, Up, UpWhile U.S. homeowners are lamenting the continuing depression in real estate prices and slack sales in cities across the nation despite record-low mortgage rates, home prices in China are at record highs in all 70 cities.
September 17, 2011
At FPA San Diego, Currency Manager Merk Says No ‘Safe’ Assets LeftCurrency fund manager Axel Merk says investors need to throw out the risk-free component of their portfolio, as there is no such thing as a safe asset anymore.
September 15, 2011
Chase Private Client to Open 7 NYC Offices for Affluent ClientsSeven Chase Private Client offices will open in New York City this month as JPMorgan Chase & Co. combines the services of Chase retail banking with J.P. Morgan investments for affluent customers.
September 12, 2011
Jefferson National Finds Shift Away from Stocks, Random WalksFinancial advisors are responding to stock market ups and downs by making more use of alternative investments products and active portfolio management strategies.
September 11, 2011
Jefferson National Finds Shift Away from Stocks, Random WalksFinancial advisors are responding to stock market ups and downs by making more use of alternative investments products and active portfolio management strategies.
September 09, 2011
‘Gold Is Dirt Cheap,’ Says Investment Guru Marc FaberInvestment guru Marc Faber is bullish on gold, noting that market volatility should continue given low interest rates and the U.S. government's eagerness to print money.