Portfolio sell-off by large property trusts hammering debt securities tied to mortgages
Still fear a client's look of horror when you recommend alternative investments? Think again. Investors are ready to listen.
Wealthy investors are putting money into farms, timberland and other uncommon investments as they hunt for yield. These assets, mostly the domain of pension funds and endowments, come with big risks.
The CFTC, starting in the 2014 fiscal year, would set a fee for futures, options on commodities, and swaps to fund the agency
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.'
Mass. regulator hits IBDs with new sanctions over nontraded REITs.
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.
Bond giant files for fund to invest in rates, commodities, currencies.
Despite strong sales, concerns over due diligence, overconcentration rise.
Advisers should continue adding alts to portfolios, but not at the expense of proper due diligence
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.
Trouble with data feed that sends stock quotes cited.
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.
Pimco files to launch a managed-futures fund as the bond giant takes the next step in its push to become an alternatives powerhouse.
In boon to investors, largest business development company to merge or list.
Despite the recent closing of the largest business development company, BDCs are suddenly raking in the cash from advisers.
