Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Is a 40-Year Mortgage a Wise Choice?
By Alexis LeondisThese mortgages are offered by some online lenders and small banks, but aren't backed by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac.
August 19, 2022
Dynasty Partners With Pontera on Retirement Outcomes: Tech RoundupAlso, Orion has partnered with Apex to launch a fast, fully digital account opening for independent advisors.
August 17, 2022
Life Insurers Triumphed Over Q2 Storms: Morgan StanleyYour toolmakers performed better than the analysts had expected.
August 16, 2022
Vanguard Launching Environmental Stock FundThe fund should start trading in the fourth quarter with an expense ratio of 0.75% for Investor Shares and 0.60% for Admiral Shares.
August 15, 2022
Senate Finance Chair Asks Blackstone Unit for Private Placement Life DetailsSen. Ron Wyden says wealthy families might be using PPLI to cut taxes, without a genuine insurance purpose.
August 15, 2022
10 Most Undervalued REITs: MorningstarThanks to their steep share-price declines, many of these high-yielding stocks are now trading at big discounts, analysts say.
August 15, 2022
How the U.S. Toppled the World's Most Powerful Gold TraderLast week, former JPMorgan employee Michael Nowak was convicted on 13 counts and now faces the prospect of decades in prison.
August 14, 2022
Will Housing Prices Flatten or Collapse?Monthly home value declines have now engulfed 22 of the 100 largest metropolitan areas, though inventory is still very tight.