Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
More HNWs Ditching Private Equity for Direct Investments
By Emily ZulzNew Cerulli research finds that direct deals have compelling benefits for high-net-worth practices.
February 05, 2018
Monthly ETF Inflows Reach Record High in January: State StreetEquity ETFs had the biggest inflows, and international equity ETFs accounted for about one-third of them.
February 05, 2018
What Higher Yields Mean for Stock and Bond PortfoliosHigher bond yields are expected to remain a fixture in financial markets, which has implications for both stocks and bonds.
February 02, 2018
FTSE Russell Launches Indexes Focusing on Women on Boards: Portfolio ProductsIn other news, Orion launches a direct-indexing tool and AssetMark launches a blended active/passive strategy.
February 02, 2018
Market Bulls Won’t Want the Patriots to Win the Super Bowl; Here's WhyThe S&P 500 Index has performed better when NFC teams have won, according to LPL's Ryan Detrick.
February 02, 2018
‘Off the Charts’ Sharpe Ratio Could Signal Time for Caution in 2018Last year brought low volatility and high returns. Don't expect those conditions to last.
February 01, 2018
Ric Edelman: Vanguard, Other Bitcoin Deniers Will Eat Their WordsWe are seeing a lot of dumb statements out of Wall Street, the popular wealth manager said.
January 31, 2018
Yellen’s Last Act as Fed Chief: Do NothingThe Fed's statement expressed acknowledged stronger growth more confidence that inflation will rise to its 2% target.