Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
The Sunset of Retail Real Estate Investing
By Matt OsborneConditions in the retail real estate market are worsening faster than anticipated and the reasons why go beyond the Amazon effect.
September 28, 2017
Investors Misinformed on Index Funds, Alternatives: NatixisSome of the blame for the confusion can be traced to closet indexers, Natixis says.
September 25, 2017
Liquid Alts Outstripped Hedge Funds in AugustMulti-strategy and global macro were the months top performers, Wilshire reported.
September 25, 2017
Envestnet | PMC Unveils Gender-Focused Impact Strategy: Portfolio ProductsIn addition, AlphaCore launched a new fund to make statistical arbitrage readily accessible to the public.
September 21, 2017
Bet With Buffett, Not Against HimDo you want to bet with or against Warren Buffett? That is a simple question. Yet it has surprisingly complex meanings and ramifications.
September 21, 2017
iCapital to Acquire Private Equity Platform From Deutsche BankThe transfer of assets will grow iCapital's platform assets to $5 billion.
September 20, 2017
Regulators Charge SII With ‘Unethical’ Conduct Tied to REIT SalesAdvisors' commissions on the sales topped $278,000, according to Massachusetts securities regulator William Galvin.
September 20, 2017
Obama Goes From White House to Wall Street in Less Than One YearEx-president speaks to Carlyle, Cantor and Northern Trust; If someone is willing to pay him to give a speech, God bless.