Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Advisor CRM Junxure to Be Available in Web Version in 2012
By James J. GreenJunxure president Greg Friedman said the move to the cloud fits into the firm's core strategy of providing “choice and control” to its users.
February 25, 2011
Forex: A Way to Play the Rise in Food, Energy PricesThe British pound and other currencies are an alternative means of investing, given today’s commodities shocks.
February 25, 2011
Janney’s Luschini Sees Higher Equities, Stabilizing Food PricesThe “Hog Cycle” author gives his outlook on commodities, and provides two key dynamics to watch on energy prices and equity markets.
February 23, 2011
U.S. IPOs Are ‘on Top Again,’ Renaissance Capital ReportsU.S. initial public offering issuance has surged ahead of other nations’ IPOs so far in 2011, even moving ahead of the Asia-Pacific region, Renaissance Capital reported.
February 22, 2011
Home Prices Drop to Lowest Levels Since BustHome prices in a majority of major U.S. cities tracked by a private trade group have fallen to their lowest levels since the housing bubble burst.
February 18, 2011
In Switch, Philadelphia Homeowner Forecloses on Wells Fargon a move that undoubtedly has many disgruntled homeowners cheering, a Philadelphia man has won an unusual judgment against Wells Fargo regarding his mortgage, and has begun foreclosure proceedings against its office on N. Delaware Ave.
February 18, 2011
Time for Timepiece Investing?Buying watches with a goal of profitable trading requires highly specialized knowledge.
February 18, 2011
Art-Investment Partnerships Gaining VisibilityRecent returns and challenges have led to a growing interest in professionally managed art funds