Live from the <i>IN</i> Alternatives Conference: 'You always need to understand what you're purchasing'
Hedge-fund managers from Stanley Druckenmiller to Fortress Investment Group LLC's Michael Novogratz and Passport Capital LLC's John Burbank said U.S. stocks will continue to do well this year even as the Federal Reserve gradually reduces its asset purchases.
Live from the <i>InvestmentNews</i> Alternatives Investments Conference, the debate rages on over how much investors should be putting into alts. What do you consider the perfect percentage?
Investing in fruit of the vine not for the faint of heart
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.
