Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF Tops $34B Milestone
By Sidhartha ShuklaIts surge in demand comes amid a broader cryptocurrency rally in the wake of Donald Trump's election.
November 01, 2024
Race for Private-Credit ETFs to Face SEC ScrutinyA planned State Street-Apollo ETF will have to comply with a rule that caps illiquid investments in a fund's net assets at 15%.
November 01, 2024
iCapital to Acquire AI-Based AltExchangeThe deal should enhance iCapital's data solutions capabilities for advisors and HNW clients, says the firm, led by Lawrence Calcano.
October 31, 2024
What to Know About Investing in Private CreditThe private credit market has grown about 50% in four years. Should your clients invest?
October 31, 2024
15 Most Livable Big Cities in the U.S.: 2024AARP used more than 50 metrics to score cities on metrics like housing, neighborhood, transportation, environment and health.
October 31, 2024
PIMCO Raises $2B for Asset-Based Private Lending StrategyThe firm has been building out its alternatives business in recent years as it expands beyond its bond roots.
October 30, 2024
BlackRock in Advanced Talks to Buy Private-Credit Firm HPSThe deal would leave BlackRock, which managed $11.5 trillion as of Sept. 30, with more than $500 billion in alternative assets.
October 30, 2024
Capital Group, KKR Partner to Debut Funds for Wealthy InvestorsTheir two funds will be sold through financial advisors and will allocate about 60% of assets to public credit and 40% to private credit.