Rising rates might hurt REITs initially, but they could benefit from a strengthening economy. <b><i>(Plus: <a href="http://www.investmentnews.com/section/specialreport/20150712/REITS2015" target="_blank">Our Focus on REITs special report</a>)</b></i>
Agency claims private equity maven defrauded investors, breached fiduciary duty. She says action is illegal and she's out to save companies, jobs.
Liquidity, performance concerns and business conflict cause the expanding hedge-fund firm to take a more traditional approach to mutual funds.
The key is bringing liquid alts more in line with hedge fund strategies
Memo cites concern over illiquid investments and elevated volatility in manager's Advantage Fund.
<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>: Oil stocks are starting to attract investors seeking safety, and that should be cause for concern.
Hedge fund-of-funds firm started its first liquid alternatives fund in 2012.
<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>: Some things companies do during earnings season that can really rub investors the wrong way.
Chief investment strategist says liquid investments are being challenged to offer competitive returns.
<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>: Gary D. Cohn, president and COO of Goldman Sachs, believes the economy and markets are in no shape for higher rates.
Closet indexing, market timing are among the risks in long-short equity: analysts.
The proliferation of digital platforms puts added emphasis on due diligence.
Niche firms focus on a single type of property
All the numbers behind top-performing real estate investment trusts
Citigroup has agreed to pay $180 million to settle charges tied to two hedge funds the SEC said were improperly marketed and sold by private bankers and Smith Barney brokers.
It's a diverse category not correlated to traditional asset classes, but high fees and lack of liquidity equate to too much risk.
Diametrically opposed firms find common ground on importance of manager selection, differ on value of hedge funds.
By viewing alternatives through the lens of the three primary colors, they can be demystified
Author of report on classic cars as alternative investment calls sector 'exceptionally' complex.
<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>: If you've got a really strong stomach, the time looks ripe to buy the fear and jump into Greek equities.
