Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Debate: Should 401(k)s Allow Private Equity Investments?
By Robert Bloink and William H. ByrnesA potential executive order would direct Labor and the SEC to identify ways to integrate nontraditional options.
July 02, 2025
4 Tax-Advantaged Alts Strategies Every Advisor Should ConsiderCertain private market investments can offer meaningful tax benefits that traditional assets like stocks and bonds simply can’t.
July 02, 2025
BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF Drives More Revenue Than Its S&P 500 FundThe roughly $75 billion iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF has seen a flood of cash from retail and institutional investors.
July 01, 2025
Orion, iCapital Expand Partnership to Improve Alternatives AccessThe collaboration gives independent advisors new access to institutional-grade tools, Orion says.
July 01, 2025
10 Best U.S. Job Markets: 2025SmartAsset ranked 348 cities on factors like earnings and income growth, employment and remote work.
June 30, 2025
BlackRock to Add Private Equity, Credit to New 401(k) FundIt is working with Great Gray to allocate 5-20% to private investments in a target date fund.
June 27, 2025
Calamos Launches ETF With Autocallable StrategyThe fund aims to pay regular high coupons contingent on stock market performance.
June 24, 2025
Bessent Predicts Republicans Reach SALT Truce Within 48 HoursThe state and local tax, or SALT, deduction has vexed Republicans for weeks.