Marketing hype makes structured notes sound like a sure thing. Read the fine print and you might come away with a slightly different conclusion.
Another day, another twist in the American Realty Capital/Cole III saga. On Tuesday, ARC questioned whether the board of the Cole REIT was considering a sweetened takeover offer or was simply playing for time.
The pitched battle for Cole III heated up Wednesday as American Realty Capital came back with an improved bid for the nontradeded REIT.
A battle has broken out among real estate investment giants as Cole Properties turns down a $5.7B bid lodged by American Realty Capital.
Finra on Monday lowered the boom on David Lerner Associates and its high-profile CEO.
Insurers that underwrite errors-and-omissions policies for broker-dealers are exercising greater authority in approving the alternative investments that their clients sell.
Cole turns down bid from rival American Realty Capital; minimizes the premium
Two sides in battle setting up meeting to discuss sweetened bid for nontraded REIT
Advisers, investors looking for answers after REIT's management rejects generous bid from American Realty Capital
Cole III's special board committee to review bid but still prefers own plan.
Investors chasing yield find it in real estate investment trusts
But tardy investors could still find some upside; bottom finally pinpointed
Merger is one of a recent spate of nontraded REITs that have announced mergers or listings in an industry that has been roundly criticized for not giving investors a return or way out of the investments
Berkshire 4Q profit up nearly 50% -- thanks in large part to chairman's wagers
Alternatives are gaining in popularity for advisers to use with investors. Absolute return, a type of alternative investment, should be considered as part of an investor's overall investment strategy to help address persistent volatility, according to this white paper from Brinker Capital.
Moves this week by Finra and the SEC signal watchdogs are ready to pounce on anyone overcharging clients.
A long-short approach can help navigate uncertainty but requires particular attention
