Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Hedge Funds Gain 1.5% in July: HFR
By Michael S. FischerEvent-driven managers turned in the months best performance, gaining 2.4%, Hedge Fund Research reported.
August 03, 2016
Investors Fight Brokers From Cetera, Wells Fargo Over Big Energy LossesInvestors are not happy with low oil prices, and a growing number of them are taking action against their advisors.
August 03, 2016
Apollo’s profit more than doubles as Athene, holdings gainAthene, which plans to go public this year, helped parent Apollo double profits during the second quarter.
August 03, 2016
AIG curtails event-driven, long-short bets at hedge fundsEvent-driven holdings were cut 41 percent to $700 million, while investments in long-short declined 25 percent to $2.24 billion in the first half of the year.
August 02, 2016
Are ‘Safe Haven’ Assets Safe Anymore?"There is no safety in safety," says Tiger 21 founder Michael Sonnenfeldt.
August 01, 2016
McGinnis Steps Down as CEO of Advisor GroupValerie Brown will lead the group of IBDs as it moves from AIG to Lightyear Capital as McGinnis focuses on leading the transition.
July 29, 2016
How Donald Trump Changed My Mind About GoldI've said that love for gold is irrational. But I'm changing my mind thanks to Donald Trump.
July 29, 2016
U.S. Private Equity Holds Steady in Q2Dry powder for buyout funds stands at a 13-year high, the American Investment Council reported.