Investors
finding brahman: in search of the best fund managers
Finding the right managers in the right geographical and investment sectors, and rewarding the best performers, is the key to healthy returns for funds of hedge funds
onwards and upwards
Analysts are predicting another good year for hedge funds, although managers will not have it all their own way - innovation will again be an essential factor in generating returns
time to cash in
Pension funds and others with cash to spare may look first at money market funds to park savings, but hedge funds are also seeing the benefits of using these vehicles
Honeyguide proves profitable diversifier for global macros
Fund looks for long-term match of risk and reward in underlying managers
a changing landscape
Derivatives debate
Patience pays off
Platinum Capital Management has launched a new distressed debt fund after a long process of analytical research
Japan comes of age
As the economic climate changes in the Land of the Rising Sun, hedge funds are rapidly expanding to become a high-profile investment option
One broker or two?
Prime brokerage
alphabeta soup
Analysing returns
Pole position
Refco Alternative Investments is knocking on pension funds‘ and institutional investors‘ doors with a range of diversified and single strategy funds of hedge funds, and a passive indexed product, too
A better alternative?
Investible indices vs funds of funds
Press gang
Press and marketing
Let there be light
Orchard Funds does not aim to shoot the lights out in returns, but since its inception in January 2003 it has shed illumination on gloom pervading investors’ portfolios since March 2000.
Looking good
Japan
China pushes growth in Asia but sustainability is doubtful
Emerging Markets
Building a future
Fund of Hedge Funds
A new paradigm for m&a managers
MERGER AND ACQUISITION ARBITRAGE
Emerging markets could give distressed funds a good boost
DISTRESSED SECURITIES
Lower volatility and investor pressure ups funds’ exposure
EUROPEAN LONG/SHORT
The winner’s circle
MANAGING MONEY