Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Cathie Wood's Ark Lends Name to Bitcoin Futures ETF
By Claire BallentineAccording to an SEC filing Wednesday, Ark Invest will give marketing support to the sub-advisor of the Ark 21Shares Bitcoin Futures Strategy.
October 11, 2021
Coinbase Hit With Class-Action Suit for Failure to Register as an ExchangeCoinbase has denied that the digital assets it lists on the Coinbase Digital Asset Platforms are securities, the suit states.
October 11, 2021
Gensler's Terrible 10: SEC Rules That Make Wall Street TrembleThe SEC chair is laying out one of the most ambitious agendas in the SEC's 87-year history -- some 49 proposals, many already drawing opposition.
October 08, 2021
Why Wall Street Could Get 4 Bitcoin Futures ETFs This MonthThey'll hold Bitcoin futures, not the digital asset itself, and are filed under the Investment Company Act of 1940 -- which offers higher investor protection.
October 08, 2021
How Should Advisors View Crypto Assets?Advisors should approach crypto the same way they would any other asset, says Ben Cruikshank, head of a new crypto solution for RIAs.
October 07, 2021
15 Best Cities for Millennial Homebuyers: 2021Clever ranked 100 cities on several metrics to find those that are both affordable and fun to live in.
October 07, 2021
Michael Kitces: The Problems With Crypto for Financial AdvisorsKitces' concerns include a questionable investment thesis, holding and storage difficulties, and liability risks.
October 07, 2021
Tax Plan's Limits on Alts in IRAs Wouldn't Just Hit the WealthyAccredited investors who aren't wealthy could lose their only practical means of accessing some alternative investments.