Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
So You Can Invest in Crowdfunding. Now What?
By Danielle AndrusChallenges in crowdfunding regulation are already arising for investors and entrepreneurs.
June 13, 2016
Green Bonds: A Surging Market for Socially Responsible InvestingThe green bond market could double in size this year, boosted by issuance from China and U.S. corporations like Apple.
June 13, 2016
Commodity Funds Outperform for First Time in YearsEven in a year when commodities are outperforming stocks and bonds investors should choose commodity funds carefully.
June 10, 2016
Majority of Millennial Investors Say They’re Interested in Alts: AMG PollMillennials believe active management is important to portfolio performance.
June 10, 2016
Volatility Driving Investors to Increase Portfolio DiversityNatixis reports low-volatility and alternative funds continue to rise in popularity to blunt market volatility. Report also looks at three Q1 trends.
June 09, 2016
Ric Edelman: DOL Rule Will Kill Off Half of All Advisors, Gouge WirehousesOne of the scariest aspects for the financial services industry, Edelman says, is that the new fiduciary rule will allow lawsuits.
June 08, 2016
FINRA Fines Oppenheimer Nearly $3M on Leveraged ETF ViolationsOppenheimer & Co. failed to reasonably enforce policies prohibiting reps from selling retail customers of limited liquidity non-traditional ETFs.
June 08, 2016
Buy private equity in the secondary market, Voya’s Simone saysJohn Simone with Voya Financial, Inc., says buying private equity in the secondary market can provide a predictable cash flow.