Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Liquid Alts End So-So Year up 2.3%
By Michael S. FischerThirty-nine new funds were launched, while 82 were shut down, Wilshire reported.
January 12, 2017
VC Market Got a ‘Reality Check’ in 2016: KPMGU.S. venture capital deal activity and funding both declined significantly, the consultancy reports.
January 10, 2017
Hedge Funds’ 2016 Performance Reverses 2015 LossEvent-driven funds lead all major strategies with an annual return of 10.2%.
January 09, 2017
SIFMA Recommends Full-Market Close on MLK DayThe move would cover government securities, muni bonds and other products.
January 09, 2017
Sovereign Wealth Funds Shift Focus to Private MarketsDespite SWFs success in private markets, internal debate continues about risks.
January 08, 2017
ProShares, UBS Launch 2 Oil-Linked ETNs: Top Portfolio ProductsIn other product news, Thornburg launched its first liquid alternative fund.
January 04, 2017
Swaps Cop Massad Will Step Down, Letting Trump’s CFTC Take ShapeRegulator drew criticism for pushing rules as term neared end; move eases risk of panels Democrats outnumbering Republicans.
January 04, 2017
Top 10 Forecasts for Hedge Funds in 2017Agecroft Partners predicts new asset highs and more liquidations.