Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Is College Debt Advisors’ Next Black Swan?
By Bob ClarkAdvisor's clients tend to be college graduates. College graduates have too much loan debt to adequately save. See the problem?
March 13, 2017
VanEck Launches the First U.S.-Listed Green Bond ETF: Portfolio ProductsIn other product news, Morgan Stanley launched two sustainable investing portfolios.
March 10, 2017
Morningstar Files to Launch Its Own Mutual Funds for AdvisorsThe subadvised funds will replace current third-party funds that comprise Morningstar Managed Portfolios.
March 10, 2017
Big Investors Keep Faith With Private Equity in 2017Preqin poll finds concerns about asset pricing are not souring plans to invest capital.
March 07, 2017
Private Equity Robust in 2016, American Investment Council SaysThe industry is "poised for more acquisitions in 2017," the group says.
March 07, 2017
Hedge Funds Accede to Demands for New Fee StructuresNearly three-quarters of hedge fund managers in a recent survey said they were implementing new fee structures, Citco and HFM Global reported.
March 07, 2017
ETFs Surge Past Hedge Funds in AssetsDisaffected investors pose fundraising challenge for hedge funds this year, ETFGI reports.
March 06, 2017
Research Affiliates Launches Smart Beta Factor Valuation Tool: Portfolio ProductsIn other product news, Hartford Funds expands its socially responsible investing lineup.