Alternative Investments

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The Long And Short Of It

by Brad Zigler

The strategy of a short-enabled fund dares not speak (or even know) its name.

Income Alternatives

by Eric Uhlfelder

Preferred stocks are some of the best sources of income that many investors don't know about.

A Real (Estate) Mess

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in the wake of the subprime debacle, investors rethink the ways they are investing in real estate.

Coming Of Age

by Marla Brill

As emerging market economies become more secure, so too does their debt.

IRAs That Are Outside The Box

by Marla Brill

Self-directed IRAs allow clients to decide where they want their IRA money to play. But watch out for sand traps.

MFOs And Alternatives Soup

by Sharon Weinberg

Multiple disciplines and multiple products converge in the making of independent-minded planners and their clients.

Dollar Decline

by Milton Ezrati

The dollar is up against the yen and down against the euro, while all eyes turn toward Beijing.

Are SMAs Appetizing For 401(k) plans?

by Sydney LeBlanc

401(k) plan sponsors now can serve them up on their investment menu.

Black Gold Still Glittering

by Marla Brill

Manager thinks oil prices and energy stocks look ready for further gains.

Saucer Eyes And Goose Eggs

by Eric L. Reiner

Small private business investments offer potential profits and perils for both clients and advisors.

Ground Floor Heats Up

by Marla Brill

Private equity and IPOs are staging a huge comeback. But should advisors jump in?

Catching Wind With Short Sails

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Are new strategies from long-short managers more sophisticated, or just riskier?

Asset Allocation And Investor Goals

by Eileen Cohen and William H. Overgard

What we've learned about portfolio construction from the first decade of hedge funds.

Theme Reversal Or Head Fake?

by Marla Brill

ICON International Equity Fund manager eyes a move toward defensive industries.

A Hybrid Approach

by Bruce W. Fraser

Structured products can round out a portfolio, but they are complicated and potentially risky.

Inside Mellon

Private banking isn't always what you think.

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