Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Managed Futures and Asset Allocation: Asset Class or Investment Strategy?
By Matt OsborneAs alternative investments go mainstream, I believe it's time to acknowledge that the broad universe of alternatives is another asset class, alongside stocks, bonds, cash, real estate and commodities.
September 30, 2010
Ladenburg Thalmann Debuts Alternative Strategies FundLadenburg Thalmann Financial Services announced Wednesday that Ladenburg Thalmann Asset Management Inc., a subsidiary, had launched an Alternative Strategies Fund.
September 30, 2010
Northern Trust Enhances Tracking for Funds-of-FundsNorthern Trust announced Wednesday that it had launched a portfolio reporting and monitoring system for managers of private equity funds-of-funds.
September 27, 2010
New iShares ETFs Use Swap-Based StrategySeveral newly-launched funds stand to increase competition and complexity in London.
September 27, 2010
Pardon My Authenticity: Fiduciary and Retail InvestorsIn his latest posting, Bob Clark explores the meaning of an "authentic" fiduciary standard, responding to a reader's call for clarification. Bob's conclusion? "In my view anyway, the existence of myriad fiduciary standards supports such a standard for brokers as well."
September 24, 2010
Ideas for cultivating your 'A' clienteleAre you making sure your top clients are part of your top priority? In his book, "Identity Branding," e-marketing expert Robert E. Krumroy lays out seven ideas on how to keep connected and show appreciation to your "A" clients.
September 24, 2010
SSgA's Rochte on GLD, Gold's Popularity and the ETF Industry: The Weekend InterviewInvestors continue to plow into gold,which closed short of $1,300 an ounce on Friday, as a hedge against economic uncertainty.
September 24, 2010
SSgA’s Rochte on GLD, Gold’s Popularity and the ETF Industry: The Weekend InterviewAnthony Rochte, senior managing director and head of the intermediary business group of State Street Global Advisors, which controls about 25% of the ETF market, talks about market trends.