Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Real Estate Turmoil Hits Boomers Hard, Study Finds
By Staff WriterTurmoil in the real estate market could hurt the finances of many older U.S. workers who have been counting on home equity to help fund ...
July 08, 2008
Food for fuel, not peopleIf you invest in a commodities fund, are you a speculator? According to the G-8's definition, apparently so. But even if you are, who cares?...
July 08, 2008
Ameriprise To Acquire SeligmanA Midwestern life insurer has agreed to acquire an old-line money manager.Ameriprise Financial Inc., Minneapolis, has agreed to pay $440 million in cash for J. ...
July 08, 2008
Ameriprise To Acquire SeligmanA Midwestern life insurer has agreed to acquire an old-line money manager.Ameriprise Financial Inc., Minneapolis, has agreed to pay $440 million in cash for J. ...
July 01, 2008
What advisors wantPaperless office tools (imaging and workflow) Pre-filled forms e-Signature capabilities Seamless systems integration Central repository for all client assets and information (bank balances, wills,...
July 01, 2008
Asset Allocation, July 2008Read this month's recommended asset allocations from Investment Advisor's panel of distinguished economists and money managers here.
July 01, 2008
Seeking Bulls, BearsWhether you love commodities or hate them, there's something here for everyone. Deutsche Bank has launched four exchange-traded notes that offer both leveraged and inverse exposure...
July 01, 2008
State Street Offers Global ExposureState Street Global Advisors (SSgA), the investment management arm of State Street Corporation (NYSE: STT) unveiled two new internationally oriented SPDR exchange-traded funds yesterday on...