Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
12 States With the Highest Household Net Worth
By Michael S. FischerThe median net worth across the U.S. ranges from $62,500 to nearly $700,000, new data shows.
February 23, 2026
Merrill to Offer Direct Capital Markets Trading to Ultra-Wealthy ClientsThe new Direct Markets Coverage Group aims to support, not replace, clients' core advisors.
February 20, 2026
Fidelity to Pay Nearly $1.3M in Damages Over Structured ProductsClients said the firm committed breach of contract and fiduciary duty in connection with their investments.
February 19, 2026
Jackson Closes on Source of Fixed Annuity FuelThe company is happy to sell nervous retirement savers products that provide account value guarantees.
February 19, 2026
ETF Firm Muscles Into the Digital Dollar MarketProShares is launching what it says is the first money market ETF designed to hold reserves for stablecoin issuers.
February 18, 2026
Endowments Had Stable Returns, Boosted Spending in FY25U.S. colleges tapped assets to help prop up operations and support students, faculty and missions, data shows.
February 18, 2026
12 States With the Highest Property Taxes: 2026When high rates meet high property values, it's a double whammy for residents.
February 13, 2026
Big RIA M&A Deals Aren't the Full StoryFirms with less than $1 billion represented more than half of announced transactions last year.