Investment Strategies
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Alternative Products Drive Investment Consultant Searches
By Michael S. FischerThe survey, released Wednesday, found that consultants expect hedge funds, private equity and real estate to drive 20% of all search activity and 26% of new or expanded mandates.
March 19, 2012
How to Protect Portfolios With REITsNAREIT study using Morningstar analysis shows that a 14-20% REIT allocation can both protect wealth and boost returns.
March 15, 2012
Advisors Bullish on Markets, While Clients More Positive on ReturnsThe latest Russell survey of advisors also finds they have different portfolio priorities than their clients.
March 15, 2012
How to Take Advantage of Irrational Stock BuyingAsk Ralf Scherschmidt if its a bad idea to invest right now in Europe, and hell tell you that most people are underinvested in international small-cap stocks because their emotions are overruling reason.
March 14, 2012
Britain May Revive Perpetual GiltsEverything old is new againBritain is considering bringing back perpetual gilts, long-term bonds that were first debuted after the South Seas Bubble crisis of 1720. With 100-year maturities and todays extra-low interest rates, the idea is attractive to many.
March 13, 2012
How Investors Should Play a War With IranJust as Pentagon planners are sorting out military contingencies in the event of a conflict with Iran, so too are investment planners assessing the investment risks and opportunities of war in the Persian Gulf.
March 12, 2012
Greek Bailout Set for ApprovalEuro area finance ministers gathered Monday to approve a second bailout for Greece after the country won approval from private bondholders to cut its debt.
March 12, 2012
Market Will Set Yuan Level: ChinaInvestors have been expecting a reduction in how much cash must be kept at PBOC by commercial lenders, after required reserve ratios were cut in November and again in February to lower them from their record high in June of 21.5%.