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INVESTING 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.

INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JUL 23, 2012
Recognizing the relative advantages of natural resources vs. commodities

Alternative mutual fund strategies set for rapid growth: Cerulli
INVESTING 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

INVESTING 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.

Neuberger joins crowded — and pricey — multialternatives universe
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JUL 23, 2012
Neuberger joins crowded — and pricey — multialternatives universe

Firm launches fund overseen by eight managers; interest in alts starting to wane

When looking to commodities, consider long/short funds, ETFs
INVESTING 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

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

INVESTING RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 22, 2012
Advisers prefer leaving alts in VAs to others

INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JUL 22, 2012
MLP mutual funds: A bad wrap?

KKR plans to offer retail funds to pursue debt investments
INVESTING 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

State Street buys Goldman's hedge fund unit
INVESTING 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

INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JUL 17, 2012
Debacle at PFGBest is worst nightmare for client

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

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

Finra arbitrator sides with claimants; more suits, cases pending

INVESTING 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.

Romney tax plan would likely spell end of mortgage deduction, says Bowles
INVESTING 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

Dour Gundlach sees dramatic comeuppance for U.S.
INVESTING 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'

Versus targeting RIAs with new private real estate fund
INVESTING 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.

INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JUL 10, 2012
Video: Why the housing market could be a big surprise

In his July market report, Brad McMillan, chief investment officer for Commonwealth Financial Network LLP, says the housing market has the potential to provide the beleaguered U.S. economy with a "real chance for an outside surprise."

INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JUL 09, 2012
Buffett makes $3.85B bid for ResCap mortgage business