Understanding Alternative Investments

Introduction: That Was Then, This is Now 1. Does the Universe Move in Waves? 2. Not All Financial Advisors Are Created Equal 3. Access to Alternative Investments and Competitive Advantages 4. Knowledge Really is Power 5. The Changing Financial Landscape 6. I Hate To Say, It But I Told You So 7. The Market and Alternative Investments 8. Diversification is Not Limited 9. The 'Smart Money' Is Global 10. Are All Hedge Funds Evil or Are They Really Angels in Disguise? 11. The Fools Gold or the Real Deal? 12. Venture Capital is Back 13. Asset Allocation and Alternative Investments 14. Modern Portfolio Allocation 15. There is Nothing to Fear Except Fear Itself 16. Devising Portfolios with Alternative Investments and Comparables 17. Alternative Investments Over the Past 20 Years 18. The Asset Allocation Process and Sample Portfolios