Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Harry Dent: ‘Once-in-a-Lifetime’ Crash Coming in Next 3 Years
By Jane Wollman RusoffThe "Contrarian's Contrarian" tells ThinkAdvisor why the economy is headed for demographic-fueled disaster and shares dark predictions for Trump presidency.
June 09, 2017
This Year's Hot Commodity Is One of the Smallest Metals MarketsPalladium is up 30% in 2017, reaching a 16-year high; gains are accelerating as demand picks up amid a shortage
June 09, 2017
What Do Investors and Managers Want? TransparencyRespondents in an Economist survey about their investment considerations put transparency ahead of regulations and fees.
June 08, 2017
Unregistered Advisor Charged With Bilking Private Equity Investors: EnforcementIn other enforcement actions, an advisor who defrauded clients in three separate schemes is ordered to pay more than $1.7 million.
June 06, 2017
Insurers Continue Faring Well With Commercial Real Estate LoansReal estate specialists look at what's inside the products you sell.
June 06, 2017
Where Ultra-Wealthy Put Their Money in Q1: Tiger 21Wealthy investors allocation to hedge funds has hit a historic low, Tiger 21 reports.
June 02, 2017
Markets Need a 30% Stock Drop or 50% Higher U.S. Yields, Or Not.BofA says something has to give with Treasury supply building; yet hedging may explain the simultaneous bond and stock rally.
June 02, 2017
Private Equity Is Family Offices’ Biggest Investment: StudySome families prefer to invest directly, citing higher expected returns, Campden Wealth says.