Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Beyond Stocks and Bonds
By Savita Iyer-Ahrestani, Savita Iyer-AhrestaniAt a time when financial market conditions are going from bad to worse, experts believe that those who can afford to put some of their retirement savings into alternative assets will increasingly be looking to do so.
March 03, 2008
All Commodities Are Not Created EqualWith traditional markets in the doldrums and Asian economic growth on a tear, commodities are among the hottest investments around. There's a case to be...
March 01, 2008
Big changes for now, and moving forward"Change is inevitable, growth is intentional," according to writer Glenda Cloud. Those looking to succeed in this business (or who have already found success) more than likely are constantly evolving as businesspeople, adapting their talents to
March 01, 2008
Zero-Sum GameAs existing hedge funds liquidate, there are always new products coming to market. Morgan Stanley Investment Manage- ment recently announced the launch of Morgan Stanley Global...
March 01, 2008
The Market: It's DomesticDespite much media hype over foreign-controlled companies buying up U.S. assets, when it comes to the mid-sized M&A market, buyers are decidedly home-grown. Only about...
March 01, 2008
New Commodities ETFThe Greenhaven Continuous Commodity Index Fund (GCC) is the latest entrant in the fast growing arena of commodity ETFs. The fund will track the Continuous Commodity...
March 01, 2008
Subprime ProphetGary Shilling meets me at the bar of the restaurant with a large plastic jar in his hands. Since developing a serious beekeeping hobby a...
March 01, 2008
Special ScenariosAs conditions in the housing and credit markets unfold, certain real estate investment trusts are positioned for solid financial performance. --- Ken AvalosRaymond James (727) [email protected] Paul D....