Alternative investments

These funds can affordably provide clients with REIT exposure.

After spending a week holed up with several dozen employees in a New York hotel, the $1.4 billion hedge fund manager returned to Florida with a new focus.

Despite having “exaggerated” merits, most strategic-beta ETPs outperformed their replicating portfolios, according to Morningstar.

The firm plans to charge nine basis points for exposure to a basket of large-cap stocks, lower than any other comparable offering.

Those recognized for their excellence in innovation and leadership across the asset management industry includes State Street CEO Jay Hooley.

New bond ETFs from the firm use alternative weightings to chase "superior risk adjusted and total returns” compared with market-cap weighted products.

The smart-beta offerings each have an international focus.

Yes, advisers can invest these funds in nontraditional assets, but you must understand the risks before giving clients the OK.

The purchase is a part of a growing effort to provide investors with information about the eco-friendliness of their portfolios.