Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Donor-Advised Funds Surge to Record in 2016, NPT Reports
By Michael S. FischerDAFs continue to be the fastest-growing charitable giving vehicle in the U.S.
November 20, 2017
Top 10 Hedge Funds Invested in Equities in Q3Financials, energy and healthcare are the favored sectors.
November 20, 2017
ProShares Launches ‘Decline of the Retail Store’ ETF: Portfolio ProductsIn other product news, Riskalyze and eMoney announced new integrations with Schwab OpenView Gateway.
November 19, 2017
Why the World’s Largest Wealth Manager Is Shunning BitcoinUBS is avoiding bitcoin for several reseasons including lack of government oversight and small market size.
November 17, 2017
ESG: What’s Really in the Portfolio?Values-based investors can benefit from gaining a better understanding of the ESG investment process.
November 17, 2017
Wall Street Has New MiFID Migraine, Now in Futures MarketBanks are seeking CFTC relief from added regulatory burdens; futures brokers are concerned that compliance could add costs.
November 17, 2017
World’s Biggest Wealth Fund Wants Out of Oil and GasThe plan would entail the fund, which controls about 1.5% of global stocks, dumping as much as $40 billion of shares.
November 16, 2017
Merrill Fund Manager Survey Finds ‘Irrational Exuberance’Risk-taking hit an all-time high in November, according to the latest Bank of America Merrill Lynch fund manager survey.