Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Adding Managed Futures to Portfolios: Many Hurdles Remain
By Ed McCarthy, CFP, RICPProponents of managed futures say these investments can diversify and benefit investors’ portfolios
January 14, 2011
To Rein In Inflation, China Tightens Reserve RequirementsIn a continuing effort to reduce inflation and keep market bubbles from forming, China’s central bank on Friday raised required reserves for lenders for the fourth time in a bit over two months.
January 12, 2011
Rockefeller Financial Reports on Opportunity in AsiaSubstantial report is a worthwhile read for those looking at investing in Asia.
January 11, 2011
America’s Top Mutual Fund ManagersSmart Money magazine lists the best managers in each of four major categories.
January 07, 2011
Facebook Appears on Track for IPO in 2012Social networking company forced to begin disclosing reams of financial information.
January 07, 2011
Aluminum, Commodities Star in New Funds From Global X, Van EckA new exchange-traded fund (ETF) that is globally focused on aluminum took its place in the investment world on Wednesday, joining a new index-based commodity fund that launched on Monday.
January 06, 2011
Outlook 2011, Alternative Investments: Rhodium, Rice, Florida TimberlandOn Wall Street the trend is your friend, but then the herd suddenly rotates into something once thought foul. Therein lies the attraction, or perhaps the hope, of alternative investments: getting to some unnoticed investment before it becomes mainstream.
January 05, 2011
U.S. REITs Rose Nearly 28% in '10, Almost Double S&P 500REITs outperformed the major markets and almost doubled the S&P 500’s 15% gain.