In the aftermath of the financial crisis, asset managers have been busy rolling out new alternative products specifically designed for non-accredited investors. According to Morningstar data, there were 29 distinct alternative strategy mutual...
While bonds may not tank tomorrow, it does seem likely that stock markets will eventually recover at least some of their old gusto. To prepare for the day when the pendulum swings, consider buying fund categories that are suffering outflows.
Dodd-Frank will change the way asset management products are created and generate more work for financial advisors. There will be some good consequences and some bad.