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ALTERNATIVES NOV 19, 2014
Fidelity, Pershing, Schwab join suspension of Schorsch REITs

The clearing and custody giants have followed B-Ds by suspending sales of nontraded REITs controlled by Nicholas Schorsch, presenting another potential blow to the real estate czar's business.

By Bruce Kelly
EQUITIES NOV 18, 2014
Economic recovery optimism boosts stock index futures

S&P 500 up 11% from October lows; trading slows ahead of Thanksgiving holiday.

By Bloomberg
EQUITIES NOV 18, 2014
Investors hit pause button awaiting Fed minutes

With massive bond buying program over, investors seek hints of rate hike plan.

By Bloomberg
EQUITIES NOV 18, 2014
Financial scams hit a new low via adviser's Ponzi scheme on his mom

Start the week off with <i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>, featuring an adviser pulling a Ponzi scheme on his own mother. Plus: JPMorgan settles with mineral-rights owners, becoming a 'financial catch,' and using dividend stocks to be like Warren Buffett.

By Jeff Benjamin
ALTERNATIVES NOV 17, 2014
Upstart platform attracts advisory firms with access to alts and capital

Trading debt and equity for a distribution relationship may not be right for all advisers.

By Jeff Benjamin
EQUITIES NOV 17, 2014
Investor confidence boosts European stocks; U.S. shares flat

Focus on Japan after unexpected stimulus boost, early election call.

By Bloomberg
EQUITIES NOV 17, 2014
Federal Reserve's next move might not be until 2016

Tuesday <i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>: Why the Fed's first interest rate hike could be pushed off even further. Plus: What happens when all asset classes stand still, cutting into timber investments, and a Goldman hedge fund swings and misses on interest rates

By Jeff Benjamin
ALTERNATIVES NOV 17, 2014
RCAP confirms regulatory inquiries

SEC, Finra and state securities agencies have been in contact with the Schorsch firm after a $23M <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/article/20141029/FREE/141029902/nicholas-schorsch-downplays-arcps-23m-accounting-debacle&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;>accounting error was revealed</a> at a sister company. RCAP also confirms Massachusetts investigation.

By Bruce Kelly
EQUITIES NOV 17, 2014
The long and short of it: Strategies not the same

Significant, obvious differences among long/short equity strategies make it critical that investors understand what to expect

By Dorothy Weaver
MUTUAL FUNDS NOV 17, 2014
TCW's MetWest gains early lead in race for Pimco assets: Morningstar

Money manager attracts $6.7 billion as Pimco's flagship bleeds: Morningstar.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
MUTUAL FUNDS NOV 17, 2014
Pimco Total Return suffers $27.5 billion asset drop in October after Gross exit

Redemptions top the $23.5 billion that left Pimco in September as investors continue to pull money in the wake of Bill Gross' exit.

By Bloomberg
ETFS NOV 17, 2014
Fidelity files for nontransparent, active ETFs

Giant of active management joins other fund companies asking for new rules to allow it to offer more ETFs.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
MUTUAL FUNDS NOV 16, 2014
How much luck or skill contributes to investment performance

Luck and skill should be of great interest when evaluating active managers and here's one way to assess the balance.

By Meritt Finer
ALTERNATIVES NOV 16, 2014
Unconstrained bond funds disappoint

Unconstrained bond funds have showed disappointing returns this year; 1.7% year-to-date compared with 5.6% for its benchmark.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
EQUITIES NOV 16, 2014
Stocks decline as Japan falls into recession

Focus on industrial production data from the Federal Reserve

By Bloomberg
ALTERNATIVES NOV 16, 2014
Nicholas Schorsch's RCS Capital could be facing major changes

RCAP may remake itself to boost value with stock down 39% since late October

By Bruce Kelly
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 16, 2014
Most Medicare beneficiaries overspend on out-of-pocket costs

People don't understand their coverage and the choices they can make to maximize their benefits and minimize unnecessary spending.

By Katy Votava
ALTERNATIVES NOV 16, 2014
Best- and worst-performing alternatives funds

By Andrew Leigh
ALTERNATIVES NOV 16, 2014
Largest alternatives funds

By Andrew Leigh
ETFS NOV 15, 2014
Adviser as the ultimate active manager

By MFXFeeder