Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Wine Merchant Gets 6 Years in Prison for Ponzi Scheme
By Janet LevauxJohn Fox ran Premier Cru, a "phantom wine" futures business that cost investors about $45 million.
December 12, 2016
Oil Climbs to 17-Month High on Saudi Pledge, Non-OPEC Output CutU.S. oil futures surged to almost $53 a barrel following the Saudi oil minister's pledge to cut output to below the level agreed upon.
December 12, 2016
Despite Rising Rates, Not All REITs Are DoomedReal estate is the worst performing stock sector in the last quarter but that could change.
December 12, 2016
Good luck privatizing the American DreamDonald Trump's nominee for Treasury secretary, Steven Mnuchin, has his work cut out for him.
December 08, 2016
Advisors Diversify Portfolios as Higher Volatility Looms: NatixisStrategic beta use has doubled in the past three years, Natxis found in a review of advisors' portfolios.
November 29, 2016
Oil Tumbles as Saudi-Iranian Discord Puts OPEC Agreement at RiskSaudi Arabia insists all OPEC members agree to production cuts for pact to take effect; Iran's oil minister says his nation won't cut output.
November 28, 2016
Decay and Investing: When Time Keeps On Slippin’ Into the FutureA good understanding of the concept of decay is instrumental in managing certain investments (with apologies to Steve Miller and a nod to Trading Places).
November 28, 2016
Why Are REIT Values Below the Private Market?The public market is more concerned about rising rates and fundamentals than the private market is, says Green Street Advisors Jim Sullivan.