Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Wirehouses Lead Growth in Alternative Assets: MMI
By Emily ZulzMMI report attributes the rapid growth in wirehouse-associated alternative investments to goals-based wealth management, simpler terminology and managed solutions programs.
May 24, 2015
Top Portfolio Products: American Funds, Well Fargo Add New Series, ChangesAlso, AccuShares adds ETFs that track VIX, while Lincoln Financial launches a universal life product.
May 21, 2015
Low Oil Prices Pressuring Producing CountriesHeres a look at how the effects of low oil prices are playing out in various sectors in the Middle East.
May 20, 2015
Europe Is a ‘Re-Emerging Economy’ for U.S. InvestorsEurope is now institutional investors No. 1 foreign investment target, followed by Asia and sub-Saharan Africa, according to a survey by Armstrong International.
May 19, 2015
Private Equity Firms Selling Companies FasterThe average time private equity firms hold buyout investments has dropped to 5.5 years for companies sold so far in 2015, according to a Preqin report.
May 18, 2015
Different Ways to Make Water PlaysGiven today's environmental conditions, the natural resource offers investors varied opportunities.
May 18, 2015
Top Portfolio Products: UBS Adds REIT ETN; Global X Launches Beta ETFsAlso, Diamond Hill rolls out valuation-weighted exchange-traded fund, and Pomona Capital adds private-equity product.
May 15, 2015
American Century Grabs Ex-Wilshire Exec to Roll Out Liquid AltsCleo Chang will be in charge of the fund firms introduction of liquid alternative mutual funds expected later this year.