Options trader pays $6.7 million for trade that hedges against spike in volatility.
Shares bought at $10 at start of boom now worth 45% less.
Live from the IMCA conference: 'Forget about hedge funds,' he says
Rating agency changing way it assesses both alternatives, traditional firms
Finance star calls active management "zero-sum game".
JOBS Act allows it, but firms are leery of intrusive regulation; plus, most don't need to market.
Bruce Kelly sheds light on the sleight of hand that investment banks and wirehouses play when charging fees to the very rich for investment advice.
No panic as many see last-minute deal getting done.
Investment expert Bob Rice calls alternatives part of a "risk-tolerant, panoramic portfolio". But just how should they work for your clients? Related: <a href="http://www.investmentnews.com/section/video?playerType=Events&eventID=ALTS2013&bctid=2687078512001&date=20130923">Bob Rice outlines four jobs alts accomplish in a portfolio.</a>
Live from the <i>IN</i> Alternatives Conference: Reducing a portfolio's volatility is key, panelists say
Hard-charging Schorsch hires white-shoe Roth to run broker-dealer.
Advisor Group ends its selling agreement with nontraded REIT sponsor Cole Holdings, citing a $127M self-payment as a major factor.
Panelists at <i>IN</i> Alternatives Conference say advisers must do extra due diligence on liquid alternatives.
Currently hot, net lease sector could cool off quickly if interest rates rise.
REIT king holding fourth "liquidity event" in two years for one of his nontraded REITs, pushing his enterprise's pro-forma value up near $10 billion.
Live from the <i>IN</i> Alternatives Conference: 'You always need to understand what you're purchasing'
