Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Real Estate, the Original Alternative Investment, Makes More Sense Than Ever
By Gary AnetsbergerConcerns about unrealistically high valuations and geopolitical risk are causing some investors to rethink how much of their portfolios they want allocated to stocks.
September 06, 2017
Gary Cohn Would Do ‘Great Job’ as Fed Chairman: BlankfeinIf Gary got the job, I think he would do a different job but a great job, Goldman CEO Lloyd Blankfein says.
September 01, 2017
Security Benefit Adds 9 Funds to Variable Annuities: Portfolio ProductsAlso, Turner Investments acquires Elkhorn Capital Group and plans new products.
August 31, 2017
Bitcoin Exchange Sees Complaints Soar as Users Demand MoneyThe most popular online exchange for trading digital currencies is generating a surge in customer complaints this year even as investors are lured by a dramatic rise in prices.
August 31, 2017
ACA Repeal Dead, but Tax Cuts Likely Coming: Andy FriedmanUpcoming fiscal deadlines could lead to a government shutdown, but tax reform bill will satisfy markets, Friedman says.
August 29, 2017
BlackRock Finds $5 Trillion Industry Now Riskier Than in 2008The money manager fears life insurers may be taking too much alternative asset risk.
August 28, 2017
Why Long/Short Equity Makes Sense NowIt's easy to argue that investment flexibility is needed now more than ever.
August 28, 2017
Why Gold Is Trouncing Stocks This YearGold prices have surged $100 an ounce over the past seven weeks, closing Friday at their highest price in almost three months.