Survey Finds Continued Optimism about Alternative Investments Among Institutions and Financial Advisors Despite Questionable Performance in 2008

November 16, 2009

Morningstar, Inc. (NASDAQ: MORN), a leading provider of independent investment research, and Barron's, a premier financial magazine published by Dow Jones and Company, today released highlights of their second annual national survey examining the perception and usage of alternative investments among institutions and financial advisors. ... (read more)

Growth in Alternative Investments Among Institutions and Financial Advisors Expected to Continue

November 11, 2009

Morningstar and Barron's today released highlights of a recent national survey examining the perception and usage of alternative investments among institutions and financial advisors.

"Our survey found that both institutions and advisors want alternative investments that are liquid, transparent, and regulated like traditional investments," said Steve Deutsch, director of separate accounts and collective investment trusts at Morningstar. ... (read more)