Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Gold, Silver Rise as Commodities Increase
By Marlene Y. SatterGold and silver both continued their upward climb, joined by other commodities, in early European trading on Friday. Prices were fueled by a decrease in the value of the dollar, encouraged by news of growth in euro zone economies.
May 10, 2011
Morningstar Announces New Fund Categories to Better Classify AlternativesTo better classify alternative investments, Morningstar has added 10 new alternative investment categories within the Morningstar Category classification system.
May 10, 2011
How to Build a Firm to Serve the HNW: Part 3 – New Reporting Demanded by ClientsIn the wrap-up to this series, how--and why--you should change how and when you deliver reporting to your clients.
May 09, 2011
Home Prices Drop in Q1, Match Worst of RecessionThe value of homes fell in the first quarter of 2011 at a faster rate than any quarter since Q4 of 2008, dropping 3%, according to Zillow's first quarter real estate market reports.
May 06, 2011
Silver Rebounds, Carries GoldAfter its biggest one-day fall since 1980 on Thursday, Friday saw silver bouncing back and carrying gold along with it as the two precious metals regained some lost territory.
May 06, 2011
The Dollar's Decline Drives Home a Diversification LessonAn overseas trip serves as a reminder of the need to own foreign stocks.
May 05, 2011
AALU Speaker No Fan of Donald TrumpRon Insana, a CNBC senior analyst, called real estate developer and TV personality Donald Trump "obnoxious" during a general session at the 2011 annual meeting of the Association for Advanced Life Underwriting.
May 05, 2011
AALU Speaker No Fan of Donald TrumpRon Insana, a CNBC senior analyst, called real estate developer and TV personality Donald Trump "obnoxious" during a general session at the 2011 annual meeting of the Association for Advanced Life Underwriting.