Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Liquid Alts Investors Return to Relative Value Space: Wilshire
By Michael S. FischerEquity hedge led sub-strategy performance in the first quarter, returning 1.9%.
April 13, 2017
Beware Falling for Hedge Funds With Important-Sounding NamesResearchers at universities in the U.S. and Finland found that those funds have lower returns, higher volatility and maximum drawdowns.
April 11, 2017
A Silver Lining of Compressed Fees: Alts Are ThrivingAlternative investments have long been off the table because of high fees. That time is coming to an end.
April 11, 2017
Global Venture Capital Activity Picked Up in First QuarterPitchBook foresees a year of resurgence for U.S. venture capital in 2017.
April 10, 2017
Pension Plans' Risky Flirtation With Private EquityStates have promised to pay pension benefits with a value of about $3 trillion.
April 10, 2017
Hedge Funds’ Q1 Return Extends Run of Positive PerformanceEquity hedge funds led other major strategies in quarter, up 3.6%
April 07, 2017
5 Metrics to Help Advisors Master Online Commercial Real Estate InvestingThe passing of the JOBS Act drastically changed the CRE investing environment, opening single-asset opportunities to the masses.
April 07, 2017
New Glass-Steagall Bill: Winners and LosersBob Doll and others discuss what a wall between commercial and investment banking could mean for different firms and broker-dealers.