Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
When Diversification Is the Question, Alternatives Are the Answer
By Gary AnetsbergerThe vast majority of investors say they are open to alternative asset classes, but few advisors are adding them to portfolios.
January 17, 2018
Putnam to Introduce Its First ESG FundsThe actively managed asset manager expects to launch two ESG funds in March as part of a repositioning of two existing funds.
January 17, 2018
What’s Got the New York Fed President Worried?In a speech, William Dudley outlined two things hes not worried about and three things that have him concerned.
January 12, 2018
Mnuchin Warns Against Bitcoin Becoming Next ‘Swiss Bank Account’U.S. Treasury chief warns against a new Swiss bank account; no concern about Russias use of virtual money.
January 12, 2018
16 Best Fund Managers of 2017: MorningstarFour of the 16 will win Morningstar's Fund Manager of the Year award in their respective categories later this month.
January 11, 2018
Buffett Says Stock Ownership Became More Attractive With Tax CutShareholders own 20% more of domestic corporate earnings as a result of the corporate tax cut, explains Buffett.
January 10, 2018
Mortgage REITs Topped US REIT Market in 2017REITs delivered for yield-seeking investors last year, Nareit reports.
January 10, 2018
Gundlach Says S&P 500 Will Have Negative Return for 2018The DoubleLine bond manager is not a Bitcoin fan and predicts commodities will outperform.