Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
REITs Poised for More Gains, Driven by Demographics
By Ginger SzalaMillennials and seniors are seen as key drivers for the REIT market, underpinning demand for multi-family housing and senior care facilities.
October 14, 2016
MassMutual said seeking new London HQ for revived Barings brandMassMutual's Barings asset-management unit, which completed a four-way merger last month, manages about $275 billion of assets.
October 11, 2016
SEC Hit Advisors With Record Enforcement Actions in FY ’16New single-year high for actions involving advisors and most ever independent or standalone cases involving advisors in FY 16.
October 11, 2016
So Many Hedge Funds, So Little AlphaThe good news? Alpha can be produced on a consistent basis by some exceptional people. The bad news? They wont manage any of your money.
October 10, 2016
Top Portfolio Products: Envestnet Launches DOL Compliance SolutionThe platform enhancement is designed to help advisors comply with the new rule as part of a "seamless wealth management process."
October 10, 2016
Dollar strengthens as bulls wager fed rate increase is in sightForecasters predict the dollar has a good chance of strengthening through year-end after last week posting its longest winning run versus the yen since July 2014.
October 10, 2016
Tech, Energy Propel Hedge Funds’ September Gain: HFRThe HFRI Fund Weighted Composite Index gained a bit in September, posting its seventh straight positive monthly performance.
October 10, 2016
Sizing Up Where Clinton & Trump Invest Their MoneyLooking at the candidates personal portfolios based on financial disclosures filed with the Federal Election Commission.