Despite recent strong performance on the equity front, restricting investments to traditional asset classes is unlikely to be a viable option for clients looking for high returns and a steady income flow. Use these articles to brush up on your knowledge of alternative investments and how they can fit into your clients’ portfolios.

By Staff |March 1, 2013

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Low yields drive sales of low-cost ETFs

Fixed income exchange-traded funds (ETFs) enjoyed a boom last year as cost-conscious investors sought yield amid weak equity markets. By the end of 2011, fixed income ETF assets stood at $12 billion, a 43% rise from the end of 2010, according to Investor Economics.

By Doug Watt |February 15, 2013

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