Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
What to do when clients lie
By Steven McCartyIn the sales process, prospects often tell "white lies" to deflect you.
September 22, 2010
Green Economy Indexes Out from NASDAQ OMXInvestors following the green economy now have a place to go: a new comprehensive family of indexes from the NASDAQ OMX Group.
September 22, 2010
Renewable Energy M&A’s Expected to RiseMergers and acquisitions in the renewable energy field, according to a new survey, have been remarkably strong in the past 18 months, and are expected to "dramatically increase" in the next year.
September 22, 2010
Virtus Launches International Equity FundVirtus Investment Partners, a Hartford, CT-based firm, has launched the Virtus International Equity Fund (Class A: VIEAX), the company announced Monday. The new Virtus fund is sub-advised by Pyrford International of London.
September 22, 2010
Eaton Vance Launches Global Macro Absolute Return Advantage FundEaton Vance Management announced Monday the launch of an absolute return fund, the Eaton Vance Global Macro Absolute Return Advantage Fund (Class A: EGRAX, Class C: EGRCX, Class I: EGRIX).
September 21, 2010
Calvert Social Index Releases New ListCalvert Investments on Monday released the reconstituted Calvert Social Index; the list was effective at the close of business on Friday.
September 21, 2010
Alternative Investments Increase in Pension PlansNearly two-thirds of pension plans utilize alternative investments, a Sept. 13 SEI Quick Poll found, and their use is increasing.
September 20, 2010
Tax-deferral and financing program available for real estate and private businessesLeawood, Kan.-based Creative Marketing Intl Corp. and CrailHuntly, LLC, are partnering to nationally market CrailHuntly's 453 Commercial Loan ProgramTM, an integrated buyer-financing and seller tax-deferral program.