Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
April 22, 2011
Trends in Separately Managed Accounts: SMAs in the Broker-Dealer SpaceEfficiency and due diligence have BD-affiliated reps seeing SMA green, we learned in our interview with William Bestgen of Bay Financial Associates.
April 22, 2011
Gold, Silver Hit New Lofty PeaksFor the sixth straight day, gold set a new record Friday, and for the seventh straight day, silver returned to highs not seen in 31 years.
April 21, 2011
Annuity Menu Includes Commodities IndexA life insurer is appealing to consumers who like hard assets with an indexed annuity that includes a commodities index option.
April 21, 2011
Annuity Menu Includes Commodities IndexA life insurer is appealing to consumers who like hard assets with an indexed annuity that includes a commodities index option.
April 21, 2011
Special Olympics to Benefit From Bahamas Real Estate SaleDonated Paradise is Mine LLC plot to be sold at a Miami auction
April 20, 2011
BofA Merrill Spins Off BAML Capital Partners Private-Equity Unit to ManagersBank of America Merrill Lynch has reached an agreement with senior leaders of BAML Capital Partners to separate the private-equity buyout unit from the bank.
April 20, 2011
Envestnet, Brinker Capital Partner on Absolute Return SMAEnvestnet puts Brinker’s Crystal Strategy alternatives portfolio on its platform.