Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Top Portfolio Products: New Small-Cap and Strategic Bond Funds
By Marlene Y. SatterThis week's array of new products and services range from an international small-cap fund to a robo-advisor and P2P lending mobile app.
April 08, 2016
Smaller Private Foundations’ Giving Climbed 24.5% in 2015Ninety-eight percent of U.S. private foundations are "small," with less than $50 million in assets, Foundation Source says.
April 06, 2016
Biggest banks to face tougher debt limits to end too-big-to failBasel considers raising minimum capital or requiring buffer, and is seeking feedback on ways to meet new requirements.
April 04, 2016
The Best ETFs to Own During This Precious Metals RallyWhy investors should look beyond gold ETFs to profit from the current rally in precious metals.
April 04, 2016
NFP Advisor Services to Be Sold, RenamedThe group, which serves about 1,700 reps, is set to be bought by Stone Point and become Kestra Financial.
April 04, 2016
Q1 Private Equity Buyout Deals Contract SharplyDeals are down from their post-crisis high in the fourth quarter, Preqin reported.
April 01, 2016
Big Investors Demand More Transparency From Private Equity — or ElseWhile most institutional investors plan to increase private equity allocations, many say they will cut back if they don't get more transparency, State Street found.
April 01, 2016
Chicago's rating cut by Fitch after pension overhaul dashedFitch's downgrade follows a decision by Illinois' top court striking down Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuels pension plan.