Alternative Investments

Alternative Investments

Tuesday, 23 February 2010
Long used for estate sales, wealthy individuals are turning to auctions to sell jewelry, antiques and other valuables.

Alternative Investments Playing Bigger Role

Tuesday, 09 February 2010
Alternative investments increasingly are playing an important role in asset allocation strategies in investors’ portfolios, according to a new Rydex/SGI survey of RIAs and broker-dealers.

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Movie Mania

By Eric Rasmussen, February 2010 issue
A new company called IndieVest hopes it can make independent films turn a profit for investors. Will the model work?

Advisor Emporium

February 2010 issue
Advisor Emporium

Top Futures Regulator Wants ‘Eddie Murphy’ Rule

Friday, 29 January 2010
The top federal futures regulator wants to implement the so-called "Eddie Murphy" rule as part of new ethical standards for commodities trading.

Betting On Currency

By Alan Lavine, January 2010 issue
Some think investors may benefit by adding currency positions; others aren’t sure.

Advisors Face Knowledge Gap

Thursday, 10 December 2009
Advisors are shifting to more conservative investing approaches and making greater use of alternative investments, a move that requires an education in new types of risk.

A Slice Of The Pie

By Ray Fazzi - Wednesday, 09 December 2009
Fractional ownership plans are available for almost any asset you can think of—even pet cats.

Absolute Return Obsession

By Evan Simonoff, December 2009 issue
With the correlation landscape changing, this strategy is growing.

Advisors Cope With Gold Fever

Tuesday, 01 December 2009
While health authorities cope with swine flu, Erik Davidson says financial advisors are dealing with a different kind of epidemic among their clients: Gold fever.

Wealthy Fill Lending Void

Friday, 13 November 2009
Private money, much of it put up by ultra-high-net-worth individuals looking for transparency and direct involvement in their investments, is coming in to fill a void left by lending-shy banks.

How One ETF Carved Its Niche

Monday, 02 November 2009
Lots of niche players have tried their hand in the exchange-traded-fund business; almost none have proved as successful as Van Eck Associates.

Does Your Client Own Timberland? - Part I

By Thomas J. Straka, November 2009 issue
Over ten million individuals and families own timberland. Is it a neglected aspect of your client’s portfolio?

Does Your Client Own Timberland? - Part II

By Thomas J. Straka, November 2009 issue
Part II

Schapiro Eyes Tougher Regs In 2010

Tuesday, 27 October 2009
SEC Chairman Mary Schapiro signaled today that the commission is preparing to take a tougher regulatory stance on retirement products, hedge funds, OTC derivatives and asset-backed securities.

Morningstar Invests In Database Firm

Monday, 28 September 2009
Morningstar is investing in a research firm that will help it provide information about private equity firms and funds to its institutional clients.

Hedging Your Bets With Gold

By Alan Lavine, September 2009 issue
It’s seen as a defensive play by some, a long-term diversification strategy by others.

Hedge Funds Gain In 2Q

Wednesday, 12 August 2009
The battered hedge fund industry staged a comeback in the second quarter, both in terms of performance and assets invested.

Hedge Funds Gain In 2Q

By Jeff Schlegel - Wednesday, 12 August 2009
The battered hedge fund industry staged a comeback in the second quarter, both in terms of performance and assets invested.

Signs Of Life

Monday, 03 August 2009
Optimism reigned throughout the second quarter as investor sentiment thawed and many began reallocating capital to alternative funds, according to a new report.


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