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.
A Passage to India
Foreigners face daunting barriers to entry, but returns can be abundant for determined, well-connected investors. more »
Private Equity's Tax Tangle
If rules proposed in May by the Treasury Department and IRS go into effect next year, limited partners in private equity funds will be swamped with requests to amend investment agreements. more »
Macro Machinations
Private investors will soon be able to hedge their exposures to economic variables such as GDP, inflation and unemployment. more »
Conflicted Counsel
Investors must learn to spot and manage their financial advisors’ conflicts of interest. more »
Trend Chasers
By exploiting market trends, managed futures funds offer a promising, transparent alternative to hedge funds. more »
The Measure of Success
Investors need tailored metrics to ascertain the true risk-adjusted performance of their portfolios. more »
Overseen Overseas
The United States government has tightened the screws on investors seeking
offshore havens for wealth. more »
Compound Interest
Building a guesthouse can add value to your property—if you can successfully play the zoning game. more »
Canadian Diamonds
Two major finds have fanned investor interest in the country’s nascent gem-mining industry. more »
The Private Resort Home Market: An Investment Outlook
Demand for luxury resort residences is booming. But the future value of these diverse properties will depend as much on the unique locations and lifestyles they offer as on the direction of the market. more »
An Expert Array
A multimanager strategy lowers volatility—and potential upside. more »