The pros and cons of new wealth management products and strategies designed specifically to address the wealth management dilemmas facing ultra-affluent individuals, including alternative investments, risk management tools and portfolio analytics.
Big Deal
Consortia-backed mega-LBOs are all the rage, but they have yet to prove their merit. more »
Eastern Promise
Asian governments are courting vacation-home buyers who are looking for both exotic locales and investment opportunities. more »
Beyond the Bubble
Seasoned art collectors are learning to outwit the speculators who are driving prices to record highs. more »
Unalloyed Enthusiasm
The sparkling performance of the exotic metals market proves not all that glitters is gold. more »
Global Domination
Trading national markets rather than individual securities may give investors an edge. more »
Investing in Urban Enclaves
Proximity to risky neighborhoods does not dissuade pioneering property investors from purchasing stately, older mansions. more »
Alpha-Betting
Though difficult to execute, a portable alpha investment strategy offers investors tremendous flexibility. more »
Star Power
In an industry rife with canards, making movies should be rocket science. more »
Synthetic Strategy
Saudi Arabia’s future lies in selling petrochemicals to China, not oil to the U.S. more »
Outpacing the Herd
By targeting obscure markets, small, niche hedge fund managers can outrun lumbering behemoths. more »
Windfall Investments
Fueled by both environmental concerns and financial opportunism, private investors are beginning to commit capital to wind energy projects. more »