Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Funds Dump Gold at Fastest Pace Since May as Fed View Shifts
By Joe DeauxMoney managers cut bets on bullion rally by most since May as Fed officials prepare to release policy statement on Sept. 21.
September 15, 2016
Liquid Alts Eked Out Gain in AugustThe Wilshire Liquid Alternative Index returned 0.1% in August, underperforming the HFRX Global Hedge Fund Indexs return by five basis points.
September 15, 2016
U.S. Justice Department Investigating Wells FargoThe probe follows a $185 million fine levied by regulators who charged the bank with opening 2 million accounts without customers' approval.
September 13, 2016
Global Investors Hike Cash Levels in September: BofA Merrill LynchForty-two percent of global investors said high cash levels were a bearish view on markets.
September 13, 2016
Saudi Arabia Ousts U.S. as Biggest Oil Producer, IEA SaysU.S. output in August stood at 12.2 million barrels a day while Saudi Arabian production climbed to 12.58 million barrels a day the same month.
September 12, 2016
MetLife says volatility challenges IPO path for retail unitThe insurer weighs whether a spinoff of its U.S. retail unit would be a better path than an IPO.
September 12, 2016
MetLife says volatility challenges IPO path for retail unitThe insurer weighs whether a spinoff of its U.S. retail unit would be a better path than an IPO.
September 11, 2016
Hedge Funds Posted Sixth Straight Monthly Gain in August: HFRHedge funds gained 0.4% in August, with year-to-date performance up 3.5%, according to Hedge Fund Research