Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Thinking About Private Equity in a Retirement Portfolio? Read This First
By John C. DrachmanDespite risks associated with PE investments, the sector may be worth exploring as part of a retirement strategy for those willing to do the homework.
October 19, 2017
Investors’ Cash Dips, but Not Enough to Trigger ‘Sell’ Signal: MerrillEighty-two percent of fund managers surveyed said bond yields will rise, and 85% said bonds were overvalued.
October 18, 2017
Private Equity Firm Lovell Minnick Is Buying $20B Tortoise InvestmentsThe purchase of the asset manager is expected to close in the first quarter of 2018.
October 16, 2017
3 Female Portfolio Managers Share Their Investing PicksThis is the Raymond James Womens Symposiums first portfolio management panel in its 23-year history.
October 13, 2017
BofA Posts Its Best Profit in Six YearsTrading revenue falls 15%, fueled by slump in fixed income; net income climbs 13% to $5.59 billion, beating estimates.
October 12, 2017
Not All Private Equity Is Created EqualFor investors interested in private equity, advisors should consider steering clients toward investments in growth-stage companies that are already producing income.
October 12, 2017
US Dominates Global Cities for Real Estate InvestmentTechnological change will determine which cities will outperform, Cushman & Wakefield says.
October 02, 2017
With Future Uncertain, Bitcoin Is a GambleThe IRS allows self-directed IRAs to invest in certain physical assets and property if theyre held by an approved custodian.