Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
A Great (and Surprising) Venture Investment Source
By Jeff JosephRecently, a wealth manager wrote that he was approached by one of his high-net-worth clients and asked to consider investing in the client’s new Web-based technology startup.
January 31, 2011
Soft selling: Simple closing basicsThere are many effective closing techniques, but here are some of the most basic, popular and memorable closing strategies from insurance company CEO Dr. Linda Ballou's book, "Soft Selling in the 21st Century."
January 28, 2011
More Hedge Fund Investors? SEC Floats New Accredited Investor RuleEliminates ‘primary residence’ from an investor’s net worth. Comment by March 11.
January 28, 2011
Webinar on Demand: Using Volatility as an Asset ClassAccess the Webinar to hear Cliff Stanton and Bill Luby discuss this portfolio strategy.
January 28, 2011
Hedge Fund Manager Paulson Has Another Record Year$5 billion in profits in 2010 outpaces gains made from housing crisis.
January 26, 2011
Alan Flanagan to Head Global Asset Management at BNY Mellon Alternative Investment ServicesHedge fund service provider BNY Mellon Alternative Investment Services announced on Wednesday that Alan Flanagan will take over as permanent head of global asset management.
January 26, 2011
Treasury’s Toxic Mortgage Program Making MoneyThe Legacy Securities Public-Private Investment Program undertaken by the government in an effort to stabilize the real estate market appears to be hitting pay dirt—for both investors and taxpayers.
January 24, 2011
Blackstone Stands Out as KBW’s Top Alternative Asset Manager PickIn an updated earnings estimate, Blackstone Group remained KBW’s top pick among alternative asset managers for estimated fourth-quarter 2010 investment returns.