Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Schwab: Many Workers Hold Too Much Company Stock
By Michael S. FischerFor millennial workers in a survey, equity compensation made up 42% of net worth.
November 08, 2018
Artivest: Removing 'Much of the Headache' of Alts InvestingCEO Waldinger says growing firm's platform simplifies process of investing in alternatives.
November 05, 2018
Are You Vegan and Worried About the Climate? There's an ETF for That: Portfolio ProductsAlso, ProShares launched a petcare-focused ETF and Vaneck taps Morningstar for ETFs.
November 02, 2018
Social Responsibility No Longer a 'Niche'The US SIF found that 26% of all U.S. assets managed by professionals are ESG-linked, a huge increase from 2016.
November 01, 2018
Woodbridge Group Ex-CEO Fined $120M for Ponzi SchemeRobert Shapiro agreed to pay the funds to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to settle allegations he defrauded investors in a $1.2 billion real-estate investment scam.
October 29, 2018
Ex-Julius Baer Banker Gets 10 Years for Venezuelan PlotMatthias Krull pleaded guilty to role in money-laundering case; judge in Miami suggests she could reduce term if he cooperates fully.
October 26, 2018
Tax-Advantaged Opportunity Zone Funds Are Coming to MarketIn addition to tax benefits for investors, the funds offer potentially positive impacts on low-income communities.
October 26, 2018
4 Years After Its Acquisition, How Is Nuveen Doing?Since TIAA acquired the asset manager, Nuveen has made a number of changes.