Hedge Funds
The latest hedge funds news to help advisors understand how these alternative investments can help boost portfolio returns and reduce risk.
Global Hedge Fund Assets Reach Record $2.1T in Q1
By thinkadvisorGlobal hedge fund assets under management hit a record high of $2.1 trillion in the first quarter, according to Eurekahedge, an alternative assets research firm.
June 20, 2014
‘Bonds’ Limited Upside’ Points to Role for Gold, Says Gold CouncilGold is much less correlated to stocks than many other alternatives, the council says; it's the main ingredient in the World Cup trophy, too.
May 27, 2014
401(k) vs. IRA: The real Roth conversion questionThe dissimilarities between these two Roth varieties can make all the difference.
May 27, 2014
401(k) vs. IRA: The real Roth conversion questionThe dissimilarities between these two Roth varieties can make all the difference.
May 15, 2014
CalPERS Slashes Hedge Fund AllocationCalifornia Public Employees Retirement System is taking the ax to its $5.3 billion hedge fund portfolio, with a goal of halving its allocation by September.
May 13, 2014
Ritholtz: The Parasites of FinanceSome parts of the financial industry "are still hanging on despite overwhelming proof of their lack of purpose or added value," Barry Ritholtz said.
May 09, 2014
Why Hedge Funds Rake In Assets Despite ‘Underperformance’: SteinbruggeDonald Steinbrugge, founder of Agecroft Partners, explains why hedge fund inflows are growing despite the funds' lagging the S&P 500 in recent years.
April 28, 2014
Are Hedge Funds Too Complex for the 401(k) Market?Investors get access to hedge fund managers who previously only worked with the wealthy; funds get a lucrative new market. And the SEC is watching.