Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Fund Managers Still Cautious, Though Less Bearish
By Janet LevauxBank of America-Merrill Lynch survey finds that fund managers do not expect much growth; however, most don't believe we'll experience a douple-dip recession either.
August 19, 2010
Eisner and Amper Merger Forms 14th Largest Accounting FirmEisner LLP and Amper, Politziner & Mattia, LLP announced on Monday that they have combined their practices to form EisnerAmper LLP.
August 18, 2010
Delaware Court Allows Access to Hedge Fund Investors in LawsuitThe Delaware Supreme Court ruled that investors in failed hedge funds will be allowed to investigate their losses as a group while coordinating potential legal actions.
August 18, 2010
Elliott Wave Forecast From Crash-Predictor Prechter Goes ViralBuzz about the Elliott Wave went viral over the last week as media groups and bloggers talked about Robert Prechter's forecast for U.S. stocks.
August 17, 2010
Geithner Blasts Fannie and Freddie's 'Short-Term' Strategies That Led to CrisisIn prepared remarks on Tuesday, August 17, Geithner accused Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac of reckless strategies enacted to "maximize short-term returns to shareholders and senior management."
August 13, 2010
News Analysis: Fed Seems to Have Downgraded Last Month's UncertaintyAdvisors fearing steep declines might seek relief in commodity trends fund.
August 12, 2010
Morningstar Fund Flows for July Show Investors Shunning U.S. StocksInvestors continue to shun U.S. stocks and are increasingly putting their money into funds that feature bonds, commodities, and alternative investments, according to the latest research from Morningstar.
August 11, 2010
SAM Study: Global Water Market Growing at 6.2% Rate AnnuallyThe global water market, which is estimated at $480 billion for 2010, is expected to grow at an annual rate of 6.2% over the next five years, according to a study published on Monday, August 9, by SAM, the Zurich-based investment boutique firm.