Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Qualified Opportunity Fund Begins Trading
By Tanya SterlingThis is one of the first times a qualified opportunity fund is available directly through brokerage accounts.
December 09, 2019
Blockchain Investment Opportunities for HNW ClientsAccredited investors have access to a broad array of blockchain-focused vehicles, and some have nothing to do with cryptocurrency.
December 06, 2019
New York AG Sues Manager for Fraud, Fiduciary FailureLaurence G. Allen ran a shell game scheme, moving money out of investor accounts, according to AG Letitia James.
December 06, 2019
BlackRock Fires Exec Over Consensual AffairSenior managing director Mark Wiseman has been asked to leave the asset manager due to a relationship with a co-worker.
December 03, 2019
Equity Long Bias Strategy Tops Hedge Fund Performance in 2019Eurekahedge reports that hedge fund investors have redeemed $127 billion this year.
December 03, 2019
Galvin Goes After Metals.comSix Massachusetts residents got swindled out of retirement funds, the securities regulator says.
December 02, 2019
Are Advisors Using Alts as Intended?A BlackRock survey of advisors' alt models found that most are highly correlated to equity market returns and risk.
December 02, 2019
Chaikin Plans ETF Rating Version '2.0': Portfolio ProductsAlso, MSCI makes its ESG ratings publicly available.