Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Alt Assets on Track to Increase 59% by 2023: Preqin
By Michael S. FischerThe number of fund management firms active globally will grow by 21% over the next five years to 34,000, Preqin predicts.
October 25, 2018
When It Comes to Outside Capital, Be Careful Out ThereM&A specialists discuss the pros and quite a few cons of taking third-party capital.
October 25, 2018
A Simple Framework to Prepare for the Next Bear MarketThe aging bull market should push advisors to protect client gains. Alternative strategies can help. Here are some, demystified.
October 24, 2018
`Alexa, Buy Tilray Shares': TD Ameritrade Gets Voice PurchasesCEO says Tim Hockey says the brokerage will allow trades with Amazon Alexa.
October 23, 2018
BofA Merrill Lynch Sees the Future: U.S. Stock Roller CoasterYield curve cycle points to enduring era of higher volatility; Goldman echoes prediction for more price swings based on GDP.
October 22, 2018
Pot Investors Should Stick With Stocks, Not ETFs, IPO Advisor SaysCanada's legalization of cannabis may open the product to new investment, but advisors should make sure to do their homework.
October 22, 2018
Add Alts to Target Date Funds? Policy Report Says YesAdding alternative investments to TDFs can increase returns while decreasing downside risk, the authors argue.
October 22, 2018
4 Key Steps for Estate Planning With CryptocurrenciesTo ensure that clients' digital assets are passed on to heirs and beneficiaries, advisors should review and take these important measures.