BlackRock rips page from hedge fund playbook, applies it to ETFs

BlackRock rips page from hedge fund playbook, applies it to ETFs

BlackRock is applying hedge fund strategies to its exchange-traded fund business. Jeffrey Rosenberg, the firm’s senior portfolio manager on the systemic fixed income team, has a leading role in the firm’s liquid alternatives ETFs — which use a long-short strategy in ETF wrappers. He contends the strategy provides valuable diversification amid the recent breakdown in…

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Alterra IOS CEO on the outperforming real estate sector hiding in plain sight

Alterra IOS CEO on the outperforming real estate sector hiding in plain sight

Industrial outdoor storage in Elgin, Illinois. Courtesy of Alterra IOS A version of this article first appeared in the CNBC Property Play newsletter with Diana Olick. Property Play covers new and evolving opportunities for the real estate investor, from individuals to venture capitalists, private equity funds, family offices, institutional investors and large public companies. Sign up to…

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CFP quarterfinals viewership up 14% from last year, including this season’s 3 most-watched games

CFP quarterfinals viewership up 14% from last year, including this season’s 3 most-watched games

The College Football Playoff has some viewer momentum going into this week’s semifinals. Last week’s quarterfinals had a 14% increase from last season. According to ESPN and Nielsen, the four matchups averaged 19.3 million viewers, including the three most-watched games of the season. The CFP is averaging 14.4 million through the quarterfinals, which is up…

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