Even better than the real thing?

Investment banks are upping their efforts to replicate hedge fund strategies through quantitative, rules-based products. A variety of indexes has emerged that claim to replicate the major hedge fund strategies, although some fund managers are sceptical of their benefits. Duncan Wood reports

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The hedge fund industry has grown at an astounding pace. There are around 8,000 hedge funds currently in existence, managing anywhere between $1.5 trillion and $2 trillion in assets. The surge in new entrants has meant hedge funds are no longer the preserve of a few super-rich, in-the-know investors. On the other hand, there's a wide variety of funds pursuing an array of strategies - with some performing significantly better than others. And that's made it increasingly difficult to identify

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