Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Bitcoin Takes Bigger Wall Street Stage With Smooth CME Debut
By Rob Urban, Camila Russo & Brian LouisTrading follows similar offering by Cboe exchange a week ago; CME futures off to faster start as underlying bitcoin climbs.
December 14, 2017
These Guys Want to Lend You Money Against Your BitcoinLenders offer loans with digital coins as collateral; I would be very interested in doing this, Bitcoin Jesus says.
December 13, 2017
8 Warnings for Bitcoin InvestorsWilliam Galvin, Massachusetts' top securities regulator, shares some things to know before investing in digital currencies.
December 13, 2017
Yorkshire Pensioners Own an A380 Superjumbo. Is That Wise?British pension plan managers are going beyond investing in funds backed by residential mortgages and commercial real estate.
December 12, 2017
For Bitcoin Wise Man, ICOs Are Real Crypto Bubble Ready to BurstThose without working projects did best in the first trading month; almost two-thirds of coin sales with testable projects slumped.
December 12, 2017
The Key to Unlocking US GDP Growth? WomenAccording to S&P Global, theres an opportunity to add 5-10% to nominal GDP by attracting more women to the workforce.
December 11, 2017
It Ain’t Over Till It’s Over: 4 Trends Driving REIT ValuationsA number of trends don't bode well for the real estate market, but the reality isn't as clear-cut as it seems.
December 11, 2017
Bitcoin Futures Deliver Wild Ride as Debut Brings Rally, HaltsCboe trading resumes after two circuit-breakers tripped; derivatives may ease wagers on cryptocurrencys rise or fall.