Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Gold to $1,500 in 2011, Fund Manager Says
By Janet LevauxThe average price per ounce could hit $1,600 by the end of next year, according to Thomas Winmill of Midas Funds
December 16, 2010
Commodities Long-Run Return is Zero, Says SoGen Analyst'When you buy commodities, you’re selling human ingenuity,' argues Dylan Grice.
December 15, 2010
Ireland Passes EU-IMF Bailout PackageIreland’s Finance Minister Brian Lenihan pushed the bailout package through Parliament on Wednesday by a margin of only six votes, having some harsh words of his own for the protesters.
December 15, 2010
Robeco-Sage Moves to 1099 Tax ReportingHedge fund provider Robeco-Sage announced that as of Dec. 1, 2010, it has converted its Multi-Strategy Fund tax reporting to Form 1099 from K-1 filings, according to Hedgeweek.
December 14, 2010
Senate Votes 81-19 to Pass H.R. 4853 Tax BillH.R. 4853, a bill that would preserve extended unemployment insurance benefits for 13 months and set the top estate tax rate at 35% for 2 years, today passed in the Senate with an 81-19 vote.
December 13, 2010
5 steps to reducing networking burnoutNetworking is time consuming and takes consistency and fortitude. Burnout can easily occur, but by following these steps you are better able to keep burnout at bay.
December 13, 2010
Negative Equity Falls as Foreclosures Rise; Nevada, Arizona WorstCoreLogic, a provider of information, analytics and business services, released data on Monday that show that negative equity in residential properties has declined in Q3.
December 12, 2010
Commercial Real Estate Finally Starts MovingBoth positive and the negative forces affecting today property markets represent good news for investors in publicly traded REITs