Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
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By Staff WriterAs the interest in commodity investments grows, ETF providers are trying to meet that demand. The Greenhaven Continuous Commodity Index Fund (GCC) is the latest...
April 01, 2008
Behind the Numbers, Gary Shilling"I think this is going to be a serious recession that consumes the rest of the year," notes Gary Shilling, president of A. Gary Shilling...
April 01, 2008
Expensive To OmitErrors and omissions insurance generally has been necessary because of issues more related to actual physical problems with homes--everything from mold and pollutants, septic problems,...
April 01, 2008
Safe as HousesThe subprime mortgage problem is not just for houses any more, as its repercussions permeate the overall economy. There are more difficulties to consider, however,...
April 01, 2008
Wealth of DataAmerica's fascination with the uber-rich has been fed by TV shows, movies, magazines. Now, a new book, Get Rich, Stay Rich, Pass It On, reveals...
April 01, 2008
Up the Down StaircaseThese days, it's difficult to turn on the television, read the newspaper, or surf the Net without encountering doom-and-gloom stories about the current real estate...
March 31, 2008
Are Alternative Investments A Way To Make A Retirement Portfolio Grow Faster?Will alternative investment options be an important piece in ensuring that an individual has sufficient assets to provide regular income in retirement?
March 27, 2008
Beyond Stocks and BondsAt a time when financial market conditions are going from bad to worse, experts believe that those who can afford to put some of their retirement savings into alternative assets will increasingly be looking to do so.