Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
3 Rules for Picking Alternative ETFs
By Grant EngelbartMany alternative ETFs have come under scrutiny for their lack of effectiveness or liquidity. The "three C's" can help you and your clients avoid pitfalls.
May 18, 2016
Impact Investing Is at ‘Sweet Spot’ for AdvisorsThe impact investing wave is "mature enough" but "it hasn't yet crested," says impact investing pioneer Amber Nystrom.
May 17, 2016
Bonuses for traders, hedge fund managers falling in 2016Incentive pay is down at almost every type of financial-services firm this year.
May 17, 2016
Russia Should Foment a Bond Market RevolutionWhat if Russia, or any international bond issuer, just bypassed the middlemen and sold its securities directly to investors?
May 16, 2016
Why China’s Slowdown Won’t Crush Commodities MarketsChinas economic slowdown and government crackdown on market speculation wont hurt energy, metals and agriculture as much as investors may think, analysts say.
May 16, 2016
Top Portfolio Products: Star Manager Starts His Own Investment FirmGoing global is the direction of choice for several new mutual funds, including two from a new investment company founded by a top-performing portfolio manager.
May 16, 2016
The Bay State Difference for Estate TaxesIn Massachusetts, wealthy married decedents can take advantage of a separate state GTIP election.
May 13, 2016
Why Gundlach Predicts a Trump VictoryThe DoubleLine CEO discusses Trump, his "2 and 20" prediction on stocks and why negative interest rates are like putting gasoline on a house fire.