Alternatives

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INVESTING ALTERNATIVES SEP 13, 2013
Derivatives to face transaction fees under Obama proposal

The CFTC, starting in the 2014 fiscal year, would set a fee for futures, options on commodities, and swaps to fund the agency

By Matt Ackermann
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES SEP 08, 2013
Greatest hedge fund ever? The Fed

Warren Buffett calls the Federal Reserve "the greatest hedge fund in history," citing the central bank's ability to make a profit with no deleveraging worry. Oh, he also says he thinks Ben Bernanke is 'wise.'

By Gregory Crawford
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES SEP 08, 2013
Galvin goes back for more

Mass. regulator hits IBDs with new sanctions over nontraded REITs.

By Bruce Kelly
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES SEP 08, 2013
Over the border

Mary Beth Franklin on how baby boomers' interest in retiring overseas is growing and what retirees' top considerations should be when looking over the border.

By Mary Beth Franklin
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES SEP 08, 2013
Complex alts keep regulators on toes

By Jeff Benjamin
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES SEP 06, 2013
Pimco continues to march toward alt investments

Bond giant files for fund to invest in rates, commodities, currencies.

By JKEPHART
INVESTING RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 05, 2013
B-Ds taking a break from nontraded REITs

Despite strong sales, concerns over due diligence, overconcentration rise.

By Gregory Crawford
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES SEP 03, 2013
A cautious approach to alternative investing?

Advisers should continue adding alts to portfolios, but not at the expense of proper due diligence

By Michael Shagrin
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES SEP 01, 2013
BDC cuts ties with B-D

By Bruce Kelly
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES SEP 01, 2013
BDC baby bonds gain in popularity

By MFXFeeder
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES AUG 31, 2013
Syria turmoil expected, advisers brace for volatility

As turmoil in Syria continues to escalate and the specter of U.S. military action remains, advisers are preparing for market volatility and jitters from their clients.

By Darla Mercado
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES AUG 29, 2013
Glitch shuts trading in stocks, options on Nasdaq

Trouble with data feed that sends stock quotes cited.

By Gregory Crawford
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES AUG 28, 2013
Man Group shuts funds in overhaul of guaranteed products

World's largest publicly traded hedge-fund manager is closing a range of products aimed to protect clients from losses after they failed to meet performance targets.

By Matt Ackermann
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES AUG 28, 2013
Morningstar's Papagiannis to deconstruct alts at IN's alternative investments conference

By Gregory Crawford
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES AUG 28, 2013
Pimco continues to march toward alternatives

Pimco files to launch a managed-futures fund as the bond giant takes the next step in its push to become an alternatives powerhouse.

By JKEPHART
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES AUG 27, 2013
FS Investment Corp. plans to return capital to investors

In boon to investors, largest business development company to merge or list.

By Bruce Kelly
Nontraded BDC sales on a tear despite closing of first fund
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES AUG 27, 2013
Nontraded BDC sales on a tear despite closing of first fund

Despite the recent closing of the largest business development company, BDCs are suddenly raking in the cash from advisers.

By Bruce Kelly
INVESTING RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 25, 2013
Take Five: REITs act as hedge

Real estate best equipped to handle jump in rates, portfolio manager says.

By Jeff Benjamin
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES AUG 23, 2013
Finra warns on private-placement investments

Warning on eve of new regulations allowing more investors access.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES AUG 23, 2013
Papagiannis to deconstruct alts at IN's alternative investments conference

By Gregory Crawford