Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
30 Best & Worst Cities for Real Estate Investment
By Michael S. FischerRising home prices might spell bad news for buyers, but they are a boon for investors looking to participate in the real estate market.
September 28, 2016
Nationwide Says DOL Rule Behind Jefferson National DealNationwide said it struck a deal to buy the Louisville-based Jefferson National, a firm with about $4.7 billion in client assets.
September 27, 2016
Trump: We Are in a Big Fat Ugly BubbleHillary Clinton and Donald Trumps respective comments in their first debate are being picked over and fact-checked to exhaustion. Except one.
September 27, 2016
A Tool to Hedge Against the Next Market DownturnMPT didnt benefit client portfolios during the financial crisis, but using a single inverse fund can reduce the risks of market volatility.
September 26, 2016
Tom James: Master of the Art of CollectingSome people like to stay busy, even in retirement. The Raymond James executive chairman is building an art museum with 500 works from his collection.
September 26, 2016
Andy Friedman: Is Clinton or Trump Better for Economy?The economic impact of a Clinton or Trump presidency are weighed by Andy Friedman of Washington Update.
September 26, 2016
Harvard Does a Trade You Should Never MakeIt looks like Harvard Management Co. may have sacrificed billions of dollars in investment returns by hiring less-capable asset managers.
September 26, 2016
Farmland: An Increasingly Popular Alternative InvestmentA report found that more investors are buying agricultural/farmland assets to diversify and profit from growing global demand for food.