Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Franklin Grants Carried Interest as Pay Perk to Johnson Heirs
By Silla BrushThe special pay perks are tied to the growth of alternative and private assets.
July 23, 2026
Robinhood Prediction Market Revenue to Top Crypto: AnalystsAnalysts over the past few months highlighted a shift toward prediction markets on exchanges like Robinhood.
July 22, 2026
Delaware Life Faces Questions From Rating Agencies About Asset ReportingA restatement pushed the percentage of assets classified as invested in affiliates to 42%, from 3%.
July 22, 2026
Blackstone, Vanguard Debut Funds to Bring Private Markets to Main StreetThe two new closed-end funds will first be available to certain Bank of America clients.
July 21, 2026
12 Cheapest Metro Areas to Raise a Child: 2026In two of these areas, costs actually declined from a year ago, according to SmartAsset.
July 14, 2026
Most Advisors Use Alternatives in Client Portfolios: StudyThe investment class, research finds, has evolved beyond niche allocations to become a more generally adopted plan component.
July 14, 2026
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How to Track Life Insurers' 'Payment in Kind' ExposurePIK is no longer about farmers paying off loans with loads of carrots; it's a key health indicator for private credit portfolios.
July 14, 2026
12 Most Expensive Metro Areas to Raise a Child: 2026Families in some locations, SmartAsset finds, face more than twice the financial burden borne by those living elsewhere.