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ALTERNATIVES JUL 29, 2012
The endowment model holds lessons for Ganos and his clients

By DJAMIESON
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
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
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
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
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
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
When looking to commodities, consider long/short funds, ETFs
ALTERNATIVES JUL 23, 2012
When looking to commodities, consider long/short funds, ETFs

The wisdom of letting your manager worry about backwardation, contango when investing in commodities

By AOSTERLAND
ALTERNATIVES JUL 22, 2012
Alternative mutual fund strategies set for rapid growth, Cerulli says

By Jeff Benjamin
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 22, 2012
Advisers prefer leaving alts in VAs to others

By Darla Mercado
ALTERNATIVES JUL 22, 2012
MLP mutual funds: A bad wrap?

By Jeff Benjamin
KKR plans to offer retail funds to pursue debt investments
ALTERNATIVES JUL 20, 2012
KKR plans to offer retail funds to pursue debt investments

Will offer the KKR Alternative Corporate Opportunities Fund and the KKR Alternative High Yield Fund, according to SEC filings

By Doug Cubberley
State Street buys Goldman's hedge fund unit
ALTERNATIVES JUL 17, 2012
State Street buys Goldman's hedge fund unit

State Street now the world's largest hedge fund administrator with purchase of Goldman unit

By Jeff Benjamin
ALTERNATIVES JUL 17, 2012
Debacle at PFGBest is worst nightmare for client

By AOSTERLAND
ALTERNATIVES JUL 17, 2012
For faint of heart, AQR launches funds with beta blockers

By JKEPHART
First Apple REIT case goes against Lerner
ALTERNATIVES JUL 17, 2012
First Apple REIT case goes against Lerner

Finra arbitrator sides with claimants; more suits, cases pending

By AOSTERLAND
ALTERNATIVES JUL 17, 2012
What to watch for when investing in master limited partnerships

In an environment where yields are low and the stock market is lackluster, MLPs offer much desired returns and some legitimate diversification.

By Jeff Benjamin
Romney tax plan would likely spell end of mortgage deduction, says Bowles
ALTERNATIVES JUL 12, 2012
Romney tax plan would likely spell end of mortgage deduction, says Bowles

Lowering of all tax brackets will require more than just eliminating tax breaks for the rich

By John Goff
Dour Gundlach sees dramatic comeuppance for U.S.
ALTERNATIVES JUL 11, 2012
Dour Gundlach sees dramatic comeuppance for U.S.

Out-of-control debt will force massive policy changes, including tax hikes and spending cuts; 'we're going to jump the tracks'

By AOSTERLAND
Versus targeting RIAs with new private real estate fund
ALTERNATIVES JUL 10, 2012
Versus targeting RIAs with new private real estate fund

Versus was granted an exemption from SEC Monday that allows it to offer a second share class of its Versus Capital Multi-Manager Real Estate Income Fund (VCMIX), which doesn't charge distribution fees or an early-withdrawal penalty.

By JKEPHART