Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
New Risk Measures
By Jeff JosephThe bad news in the global hedge fund industry has been hard to escape during this economic and market crisis as substantial investor redemptions, large...
December 01, 2008
The Crisis in a NutshellThe current financial crisis began when the American Dream of home ownership was planted in the hearts of millions, even those that didn't have the...
November 30, 2008
IMCA Seeks Nominations for Two AwardsThe Investment Management Consultants Association is currently seeking nominations for two writing awards
November 27, 2008
Trading in nontraded REITsNontraded REITs may be an attractive choice for clients trying to build a steady stream of income, but a study by Cornell's Center for Hospitality...
November 20, 2008
No leverage for inverse index fundsAnyone hoping to use leveraged inverse index funds as a way to maximize their returns may be sorely disappointed, writes Wenli Tan, a fund analyst...
November 19, 2008
REIT, homebuilder shares fallThe MSCI U.S. REIT index fell 7.6 percent as U.S. homebuilders and real estate companies' shares fell, Reuters reports. The Dow Jones U.S. Home Builders...
November 19, 2008
Searching for a Custodian, and Questioning DiversificationI am in the final stages of selecting a new custodian and I'm rethinking my long-time belief in diversification. On the custodian front, I have spoken...