Alternative Investments

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  Can Timberland REITs Spruce Up a Portfolio?

  By Ed McCarthy, CFP  |  May 23, 2013

  There are four reasons that the global dynamics of wood and energy prices could make them a growing asset, experts say.

• Exploiting Attractive Resources

  By Ed McCarthy, CFP  |  May 21, 2013

  Natural gas continues to attract favorable attention as a key energy source for the United States. To better understand what trends are affecting the market for natural gas and stock in the sector, we turned to four industry experts.

• Delivering the Promises of Natural Gas

  By Ron Jibson  |  May 21, 2013

  I am going to tell you about the role natural gas currently plays in the United States and the role it can, and should, play in America’s future.

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  Matthews Asia Joins Frontier Rush

  By John Sullivan, AdvisorOne  |  May 20, 2013

  “We’re seeing certain markets that are at the same point China was 20 years ago,” a Matthews portfolio manager said.

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  Any Luster Left for Precious Metals?

  By Ed McCarthy, CFP  |  May 17, 2013

  Understanding the world's different metals and their dynamics in the global economy is key to maximizing their value in portfolios, say experts at ETF Securities.

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  Top Portfolio Products: Goldman Launches Alts Fund

  By Marlene Y. Satter, AdvisorOne  |  May 17, 2013

  Also announced in the last week: an emerging-markets government bond index fund from Vanguard.

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  Jon Sundt: The 2013 IA 25 Extended Profile

  By John Sullivan, AdvisorOne  |  May 8, 2013

  Jon Sundt doesn’t have time for pleasantries. He’s in liquid alternatives, after all.

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  15 Best Finance Tweets of the Month: April

  By Katie Rass  |  May 6, 2013

  While gold plunged in April and Bitcoin took a wild ride, Sallie Krawcheck threw a punch in the battle of the sexes and Bill Gross opined on the pomp and pageantry of stock trading.

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  SEC: Oil and Gas Private Securities Fraud on the Rise

  By Melanie Waddell, AdvisorOne  |  May 6, 2013

  The SEC is warning investors that working with an advisor doesn’t guarantee they won’t be scammed in private oil and gas offerings.

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  Small Alternatives Firm CEO Casts Large Shadow

  By Gil Weinreich, AdvisorOne  |  May 3, 2013

  Altegris is not a huge company, managing around $3.3 billion in client assets. But the Genworth-owned firm casts a large shadow for at least a few reasons.