Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Advisors Say Smart Beta, Active Funds Will Boost ETF Growth
By Michael S. FischerMajority of ETF-using advisors in poll say they're also willing to consider funds with track records of less than three years.
November 03, 2015
Fenway Partners PE Firm, Execs Fined by SEC on Failure to Disclose FeesIn continued SEC crackdown on private equity, Fenway Partners, four of its executives settle SEC conflict-of-interest and breach-of-fiduciary charges.
November 02, 2015
Sustainable Investing: Growing Investor AcceptanceTotal U.S.-domiciled AUM using SRI strategies grew 76% from 2012 to 2014, the Forum for Sustainable and Responsible Investment reported.
November 02, 2015
The Dangers of Investing ComplacencyA recent hiking trip demonstrates how unhelpful preparation is without implementation.
November 02, 2015
AIG posts loss, cuts jobs as Icahn calls for breakup of insurerIcahn told CEO Peter Hancock in a letter last week that AIG should split into three insurers to escape restrictions on SIFIs.
November 02, 2015
Soros Pulls $490M Out of Gross’ Janus FundThe redemption by one of the best-known money managers is a setback for Gross, whose new fund has struggled amid mediocre returns.
October 30, 2015
Direct Lending Funds Spur Robust Q3 Private Debt FundraisingTwenty-seven private debt funds reached a final close in the third quarter, raising an aggregate $19.3 billion in commitments, according to research by Preqin.
October 30, 2015
What’s Behind LPL’s Lackluster Earnings?CEO Mark Casady and others explain what's hurting the IBD's earnings and what could help turn them around.