Alan Greenspan thinks private equity is the investment vehicle of the 21st century. Newt Gingrich and Rick Perry think they are "looters" practicing predatory capitalism. Both arguments oversimplify some very complex issues and miss the point.
It will be a volatile ride, but Facebook's strong competitive advantages and growth opportunities could be the recipe for a hefty valuation, says Morningstar's Rick Summer.
Aston/Lake Parners' Rick Lake makes the case that allocating a portion of your portfolio to alternative investment strategies can reduce volatility and boost returns.