Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Morning or Midnight in America? 9 Questions for the Presidential Candidates
By Daniel S. KernTFC Financial's Dan Kern raises some questions hed like Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton to answer and concerns about their potential presidencies.
August 22, 2016
REITs Are Outperforming, but Some Sectors Are Stronger Than OthersBaby boomers and millennials, trendsetters in different ways, are both driving growth in key REIT sectors.
August 19, 2016
Should Precious Metals Be a Core Holding in Investors’ Portfolios?ETF Securities discusses the potential benefits of a precious metals allocation, which include diversification and downside risk protection.
August 18, 2016
Some Foundations, Endowments Re-evaluating Hedge Fund UseWhile most foundations and endowments are sticking with hedge funds, a sizable number are turning away or cutting back, according to an NEPC poll.
August 18, 2016
Recruiting Roundup: Dynasty, Triad Pick Up Large Advisor GroupsMeanwhile, Merrill Lynch & U.S. Trust report their newest registered reps.
August 17, 2016
Billionaire Investor Steven Cohen Blocked From Managing Commodities Hedge FundsCFTC, following on heels of securities regulators, restricts Cohen's management until 2018.
August 16, 2016
Fund Managers Reduce Cash Positions, Boost Equities: BofA Merrill SurveyThe August BofA Merrill Lynch fund manager survey shows more optimism about the global economy and equities, especially U.S. and emerging market stocks.
August 15, 2016
SEC Charges Hedge Fund Manager in Scheme Involving Terminally IllDonald Lathen allegedly paid 60 patients $10,000 each to use their names on accounts, redeeming their investments after they died.