Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Private Equity Pedigree = Persistent Positive Returns
By Jeff JosephPrivate equity firms may be struggling with the credit crunch, but they're here to stay. That's the conclusion of a recent report from the Boston...
April 01, 2008
Commodities Shine in Current MarketThe bull market that left the stock market has rediscovered itself in commodities. One of the latest commodity funds to hit the ETF market is the...
April 01, 2008
Behind the Numbers, Gary Shilling"I think this is going to be a serious recession that consumes the rest of the year," notes Gary Shilling, president of A. Gary Shilling...
April 01, 2008
Expensive To OmitErrors and omissions insurance generally has been necessary because of issues more related to actual physical problems with homes--everything from mold and pollutants, septic problems,...
April 01, 2008
Safe as HousesThe subprime mortgage problem is not just for houses any more, as its repercussions permeate the overall economy. There are more difficulties to consider, however,...
April 01, 2008
Wealth of DataAmerica's fascination with the uber-rich has been fed by TV shows, movies, magazines. Now, a new book, Get Rich, Stay Rich, Pass It On, reveals...
April 01, 2008
Up the Down StaircaseThese days, it's difficult to turn on the television, read the newspaper, or surf the Net without encountering doom-and-gloom stories about the current real estate...
March 31, 2008
Are Alternative Investments A Way To Make A Retirement Portfolio Grow Faster?Will alternative investment options be an important piece in ensuring that an individual has sufficient assets to provide regular income in retirement?