Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
No 'Easy Layups' in 2020: State Street
By Ginger SzalaInvestors shouldn't expect more of the same in 2020: Macro tensions could trim returns.
December 31, 2019
Here's What $10K in These Assets Would Have Returned in 2019Though U.S. stocks and global equity benchmarks attracted much attention, there were other notable moves worldwide.
December 31, 2019
Australia Fires Put Insurers' Real Estate Investments in a Glowing LightFires affected about 11 million people in California in 2017. Now, they're affecting about 14 million people down under.
December 30, 2019
Vanguard Lowers Expense Ratios on 9 ETFs: Portfolio ProductsAlso, LifeYield announced a new integration with Orion Advisor Tech, a division of Orion Advisor Solutions.
December 27, 2019
Next Financial Fined Over Nontraded REIT SalesMassachusetts regulators investigated after receiving a complaint from a retired veteran who has requested "conservative investments."
December 27, 2019
Crucial Tax Deadline Looms for Opportunity Zone Fund InvestorsIn addition, the IRS has just finalized more flexible opportunity zone regulations.
December 27, 2019
FINRA Bars Bitcoin-Bewitched BrokerThe advisor conducted unapproved business in Bitcoin, then refused to cooperate with an investigation, FINRA said.
December 26, 2019
Will Open MEPs Pave Way for Alts in 401(k)s?Two things have to happen if open MEPs are to spark wider use of alternative investments in 401(k)s, says an ERISA attorney.