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INVESTING ALTERNATIVES AUG 15, 2012
Lawsuit against KBS REIT dropped

Allegations in dropped lawsuit included misrepresentation of objectives, holdings and dividend policy

By Bruce Kelly
Inland CEO Daniel Goodwin criticizes REIT IPO
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES AUG 14, 2012
Inland CEO Daniel Goodwin criticizes REIT IPO

CEO Daniel Goodwin doesn't rule out legal action against Retail Properties of America Inc., which Inland formerly controlled.

By Bruce Kelly
INVESTING RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 14, 2012
$3B nontraded REIT will post new valuation in August

By Bruce Kelly
Diversified alpha bets? This alt fund's got them
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES AUG 13, 2012
Diversified alpha bets? This alt fund's got them

While any fund dubbed “absolute return” is automatically setting the bar way too high, the Causeway Global Absolute Return Fund deserves some credit for making every effort to remove market beta, which theoretically would leave investors with alpha, or absolute returns.

By Jeff Benjamin
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES AUG 07, 2012
Roid rage: Asteroid mining hottest investment going

Want to get in on the ground floor of space? Consider Planetary Resources, a hot startup which aims to excavate minerals from asteroids. Don't laugh -- the company's current list of backers is mighty impressive.

By John Goff
On the ropes, Knight Capital seeks buyers
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES AUG 05, 2012
On the ropes, Knight Capital seeks buyers

Knight Capital Group Inc. opened its books to potential buyers, including private-equity firms and at least one securities-industry rival, as it seeks an investment or takeover to survive after a $440 million trading loss.

By Bloomberg
INVESTING RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 29, 2012
U.S. Court dismisses class action bid against KBS REIT

By Bruce Kelly
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JUL 29, 2012
For Convergent strategist, hedging provides diversification

By Liz Skinner
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JUL 29, 2012
Search for downside protection leads adviser to structured notes

By Darla Mercado
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JUL 29, 2012
Why clients are playing defense with alternative investments

By Jeff Benjamin
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JUL 29, 2012
Advisers still investing in alternative strategies

By JKEPHART
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JUL 29, 2012
Morningstar ratings may ease picking

By JKEPHART
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JUL 29, 2012
Using absolute-return funds to protect value of portfolios

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JUL 29, 2012
The endowment model holds lessons for Ganos and his clients

By DJAMIESON
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JUL 24, 2012
The modern economic and political cycle: Wash, rinse, repeat

The global financial markets and economy have been unable to return to steady growth following the financial crisis that began in 2008. This has not been without occasional bouts of optimism, where momentum builds as market participants embrace a growing expectation of reaching a critical escape velocity. However, these sentimental boosts have been fleeting. While each round has been distinct, it is worthwhile to note that the cycles are eerily similar.

By Paul Menchaca
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JUL 24, 2012
Valuation drops, distributions stop at top REIT

KBS property trust REIT down to $5.16 from launch price of $10; dividends to investors halted.

By Bruce Kelly
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JUL 23, 2012
Recognizing the relative advantages of natural resources vs. commodities

By Mark Bruno
Alternative mutual fund strategies set for rapid growth: Cerulli
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JUL 23, 2012
Alternative mutual fund strategies set for rapid growth: Cerulli

The latest research from Cerulli shows that money managers expect the assets they hold in alternative strategies to increase by at least 50% over the next three years

By Jeff Benjamin
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JUL 23, 2012
Don't overlook lagging managed futures as a risk hedge

Managed-futures strategies haven't been hot performers for at least two years, but asset flows and investor interest suggests the strategy is being viewed as a solid hedge against risk.

By Jeff Benjamin
Neuberger joins crowded — and pricey — multialternatives universe
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JUL 23, 2012
Neuberger joins crowded — and pricey — multialternatives universe

Firm launches fund overseen by eight managers; interest in alts starting to wane

By JKEPHART