Alternative investments

The bank plans to start at least six bond ETFs next year.

The bank's fund unit is considering a launch within three to six months.

With a close watch on the policies from incoming President-elect Donald Trump, industry leaders and analysts share their predictions for industry trends in 2017.

Despite expected industry constriction, a number of leaders see opportunities in employing technology, innovative products and even strategy toward regulation.

The German bank’s asset-management arm is offering an expense ratio of 25 basis points on a new high-yield ETF.

From IRAs fully invested in gold to an ostrich farm, we asked planners about the most unusual investments they've seen.

Interest rate hedged products could prove to be the new hot frontier in ETFs as a result of the U.S. election.

Larger ETFs provide more liquidity and are better constructed.

Seven of largest asset managers reported a record $50 billion in combined outflows during the third quarter of 2016.

How advisers can prepare for renewed interest in alternatives.

Why one asset manager says the high alpha of an equity long/short hedge fund may outweigh the cost benefits of similarly structured mutual funds.

Why one asset manager says the high alpha of an equity long/short hedge fund may outweigh the cost benefits of similarly structured mutual funds.

A young alternative ETF producer right now has two growth opportunities, says Reality Shares' CEO Eric Ervin.

Punished by the plunge in the energy sector, some advisers await a rebound that can take advantage of master limited partnerships’ tax status.

Focusing on profitability and management of expenses helps alternative asset managers proactively manage and support their infrastructure more effectively.

The funds will track indexes that draw on the expertise of the firm's quantitative research team.

The funds will track indexes that draw on the expertise of the firm's quantitative-research team.

Fund providers should consider digital platforms and outsourcing to reach more advisers, according to Nuveen's head of alternative strategies.

Following its online offering spawned from its recent partnership with Artivest, Nuveen's head of alternative strategies says he is confident his clients will now have the advantage.

"Most people think, ‘I want a manager who's doing credit research, adjusting for duration, looking for blowups," says BlackRock fixed income strategist Karen Schenone.