There's a lot of money being thrown into the alternative investment space nowadays. You see the trend reflected in the market capitalizations of exchange-traded products designed to offer returns uncorrelated or negatively correlated to the equity...

Despite a stock market that has roared above its March 2009 lows, here is how worried investors are: The traditional investments of U.S. dollars and Treasuries are viewed with skepticism. Where to hide? Kevin Kearns, the manager of Loomis Sayles'...

Just a small segment of the advisor industry accounts for most of the sales of variable annuities in the U.S., so for insurers who are concerned about the long-term growth of the industry, getting more advisors on board to peddle their products is...

When most people think of student housing, images from the movie “Animal House” usually come to mind. It’s a common misperception, and one that continues to influence investment decisions today. The reality of student housing, however, is far...