Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Fund Focus, ETFs: iShares Launches China Fund; Van Eck Hard Assets ETF Reaches AUM Milestone
By Joyce HansonIn ETF news this week, BlackRock Inc.’s iShares launched a China index fund while Van Eck Global’s hard assets ETF reached an AUM milestone.
April 01, 2011
Separately Managed Accounts and Advisors: AdvisorOne Special ReportA month-long look at the best SMA managers, the state of the SMA industry, and how advisors are using SMAs in client portfolios.
March 31, 2011
Have you ever recommended your advisor to a friend or associate?Sure, I have. My advisor and I go back a couple of decades by now, and we play golf now and then. He's a great guy.
March 29, 2011
Clean Energy Investment Surges to Record in 2010Finance and investments in clean energy rose globally in 2010 to set a record of $243 billion, a whopping 30% increase over 2009.
March 25, 2011
Baird Taps More Wirehouse Staff, Open to IBD HiresWhile it has mainly hired Morgan Stanley and Wells Fargo FAs recently, Biard would consider Securities America and other independent advisors
March 25, 2011
Latest ‘Mini-Madoff’ Arrested in Spain, Accused of $300 Million FraudIn a case reminiscent of the Bernie Madoff debacle, Spanish police arrested a foreign-exchange operator suspected of running a $300 million Ponzi-type fraud.
March 25, 2011
Schwab RIAs to Benefit From OptionsXpress Acquisition: Bernie ClarkSchwab Advisor Services chief Bernie Clark says options trading on one platform will benefit its advisors after the $1 billion optionsXpress acquisition closes.
March 23, 2011
Goldman Sachs CEO Blankfein Testifies at Galleon Hedge TrialGoldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein told a jury at an insider trading trial Wednesday that a former board member violated the company's confidentiality policies.