Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
ERISA Panel Schedules Meetings
By Staff WriterThe Advisory Council on Employee Welfare and Pension Benefit Plans plans to start 3 days of meetings in Washington Aug. 30.
August 07, 2011
Top Portfolio Products: American Century Rolls Out Real-Estate Fund, Allianz Launches New Fixed Index AnnuityReal-estate returns were up slightly in July, experts note, while the S&P was down.
August 04, 2011
‘Soros Won’t Be Last’ to Quit Over Dodd-Frank: Deloitte ManagerGeorge Soros’ recent announcement that he would henceforth manage only his family’s money did not surprise Ellen Schubert, chief advisor to Deloitte’s hedge fund practice. Schubert, in an interview with AdvisorOne, says others will follow.
August 02, 2011
Commodities and Portfolios: Listening Through the NoiseYes, commodities have been on a tear, but here’s an argument for including them, correctly, in clients’ portfolios.
August 02, 2011
UBS Hosts Client Forum With Clinton, Bush on EconomyThe wealth-management group also says its advisors and clients will be supporting small businesses in New York, as part of a pilot project.
August 02, 2011
Focusing on Volatility: When Risk Management Pays OffA well-managed risk reduction campaign can be effective in limiting downside losses without giving up too much of a client’s prospective upside
August 01, 2011
Takeaways From the Budget Deal: Recovery?—Searching for Alpha for August 2011If global confidence in U.S. is restored, and earnings remain strong, the economic recovery should get back on track.
August 01, 2011
Debt Ceiling Deal Reached; Senate, House to Vote on MondayThe proposed deal would raise the debt ceiling now and through 2012, cut domestic and military spending over next 10 years.