Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Unusual Way to Earn High Yields in Real Estate
By Ed McCarthy, CFP, RICPCrowdfunded real estate loans might appeal to high-net-worth investors seeking higher income.
September 08, 2015
Risk in the New WorldIn the modern world of investments, market risk is only one element of all the risks that currently exist.
September 07, 2015
15 Worst Cities for Retirement: 2015These cities are expensive and may leave retirees with fewer options for activities and health care, according to WalletHub.
September 04, 2015
The Oil-Sands Glut Is About to Get a Lot BiggerProjects in Canada that can't be shutdown are facing longer horizons for their breakeven points
September 03, 2015
Top Portfolio Products: DoubleLine Adds Strategic Commodity FundEGA rolls out an emerging markets ETF, and Aberdeen wraps up purchase of FLAG Capital.
September 03, 2015
Calpers pension to sell $3 billion of real-estate portfolioCALPERS, the largest U.S. pension, would be banned under new legislation from investing in thermal coal companies.
September 01, 2015
Emerging Markets: Stay in the CarSome investors may be considering whether they should avoid these markets altogether because of their recent underperformance.
September 01, 2015
Merk: China’s Currency Shift Means ‘New Era,’ More VolatilityCurrency manager Axel Merk debunks a few myths and lays out what to expect with the reform-minded government and its yuan strategy.