Alternative investments

The combination of variable prepaid forwards with long and short equity positions outpaces the after-tax returns of a direct indexing strategy, a new study found.

Of the $156B raised by private credit funds last year, about 16% went into products claiming to target ESG goals — the most in a decade.

Art carries higher rates than most investments, but financial advisors and their clients can tap into trusts, charitable donations, loss harvesting and the stepped-up basis.

iCapital's Jason Broder talks about the fintech's massive expansion to help advisors implement alternative investments in traditional portfolio management.

With a rush of individuals exploring alternative assets for the first time, advisor platform CAIS is slashing fees that it says affect portfolio performance for such investments.

Qualified small business stock carries major potential savings for startup founders and investors, but the benefits come with some important caveats to keep in mind.

Lack of information and transparency — as well as lack of a true economic stress test — give the IMF pause over the rapidly growing investments.

Reporting requirements and asset location could loom large for clients seeking greater yield and diversification without thinking through payments to Uncle Sam.

Private investigators for private products? More money managers are soliciting help to better determine actual values.

In a case with industry-wide implications, PKS Investments argues that a Utah couple cannot pursue damages against the brokerage through FINRA arbitration.