by
Eric Rasmussen
A new company called IndieVest hopes it can make independent films turn a profit for investors. Will the model work?
The top federal futures regulator wants to implement the so-called "Eddie Murphy" rule as part of new ethical standards for commodities trading.
by Alan Lavine
Some think investors may benefit by adding currency positions; others aren't sure.
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.
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.
by
Evan Simonoff
With the correlation landscape changing, this strategy is growing.
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.
by Thomas J. Straka
Over ten million individuals and families own timberland. Is it a neglected aspect of your client's portfolio?
by Thomas J. Straka
Part II
by
Ray Fazzi
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.
by
Dorothy Hinchcliff
Morningstar is investing in a research firm that will help
it provide information about private equity firms and funds to its
institutional clients.
by Alan Lavine
It's seen as a defensive play by some, a long-term diversification strategy by others.
by
Jeff Schlegel
The battered hedge fund industry staged a comeback in the second quarter, both in terms of performance and assets invested.
by
Jeff Schlegel
The battered hedge fund industry staged a comeback in the second quarter, both in terms of performance and assets invested.
by
Dorothy Hinchcliff
Optimism reigned throughout the second quarter as investor sentiment
thawed and many began reallocating capital to alternative
funds, according to a new report.
by
Jeff Schlegel
Managed futures generate interest as people pick up the pieces of their shattered stock and bond portfolios.
by
Ray Fazzi
Scrutiny of the due diligence performed by independent financial
advisors and broker-dealers on alternative investments has increased
dramatically, according to experts.
by J. Michael Martin
If MPT and the stock market are hurting your business, here are some things you can do about it.
by Alan Lavine
Safe-haven buying has driven up its price, but gold is still risky and volatile.
