Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Why Wall Street Could Get 4 Bitcoin Futures ETFs This Month
By Vildana Hajric and Katie GreifeldThey'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 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.
October 07, 2021
Federal Life Plans to Offer Crypto Contracts: Annuity MovesRetireOne added a fee-based investment wrapper from Midland National. Halo and Simon have news, too.
October 06, 2021
20 U.S. Companies With Digital Asset Exposure: BofAIn several sectors, stocks tied to digital assets could see their market value expand, BofA says in a new report.
October 06, 2021
8 Tips for Advisors to Avoid Digital Asset Legal, Compliance HeadachesAdvisors must make sure they follow their firms' policies and procedures, as well as legal compliance requirements, attorney Max Schatzow says.
October 05, 2021
Crypto Universe 'Too Large to Ignore': BofA SecuritiesThe brokerage arm of BofA has just issued a 141-page report extolling the growing importance of digital assets.
October 05, 2021
SEC Chief Says the U.S. Won't Ban CryptocurrenciesThe U.S. won't follow China's lead in banning digital tokens and remains focused on investor and consumer protection rules, says Gary Gensler.