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Treasure an art collection, but don’t count on its financial appreciation
Using art, collectibles for college or retirement no winning strategy, advisers, experts say.
Liquidity could be a problem for liquid alts
But hedge funds chomping at the bit to break into the retail world.
Thompson REIT fires accountant for failure to report key events
CEO Tony Thompson's reliability called into question for second time this month.
Real estate maven Thompson in battle with his board over nontraded REIT’s dividend
Tony Thompson blames a dividend cut at his nontraded REIT, TNP Strategic Retail Trust, on his independent board but the directors fire right back, calling his allegations false. Bruce Kelly has the latest.
Hedge liquidity debated
Hedge funds are champing at the bit to bring their strategies to the masses, but there are concerns…
Frogs, football and financial assets
With the stock market hitting new highs, the economy in slow growth and the increasing use of derivatives…
Arm’s-length plays on housing recovery
Betting on industries that gain from a pick-up in construction; from regional banks to picks and axes
Fannie, Freddie ‘dirty words’ — but stock prices through the roof
Since the mortgage crisis, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have been royally skewered. That doesn't seem to bother investors, who, over the past few months, have been giddily bidding up the stock prices of the suddenly profitable government entities.
They’re b-a-a-c-k! Mortgage bonds hitting the market
Mortgage-backed bonds are hitting the market once again. But questions are already being asked about the risks -- and ratings -- of the home-loan securities.
Bye bye to refis as rates zap home-loan market
Refinancings, fixed-rate mortgages take it in the teeth after 'unheard-of' hike in borrowing costs
Take Five: Jon Cheigh of Cohen Steers
REITs can benefit from rising rates, portfolio manager says
Home prices lag stocks
Without a significant rise in household income, they will be capped by affordability and much stricter lending criteria, NewOak CEO says
American Realty strikes $2.2B deal for a traded REIT
Property company's buying binge rolls on; rebuffed in March by Cole
Questions raised about Allied Beacon’s financial health
Allied Beacon Partners Inc., a midsize independent broker-dealer with 200 registered representatives, informed its financial advisers last Wednesday…
<b>The Takeaway:</b> Gross’ Total Return gets totally buzzed
Portfolio On the (quick) reversion in S&P vs Treasury yields. (Abnormal Returns) Pimco Total…
Real estate bubble? Hogwash, say industry watchers
Despite run-up in sales, home prices still way below peak levels of 2006; 'third inning'
Finding arm’s-length plays on housing recovery
Just because investors were burned the last time around doesn’t mean they can’t take advantage of the housing…
Celebrity crowdfunding? Donald Trump to launch ‘FundAnything’
The billionaire businessman plans to give away three suitcases full of cash Wednesday to advertise the start of FundAnything.
Investors, beware: housing market still has cracks
Investors should take note: the housing market still has its issues, notably rising mortgage delinquency rates for some homebuyers.
Finra plan could upend illiquid investment reporting
SRO offers options on valuing vehicles like nontraded REITS on account statements.
