Hedge funds remain hesitant to enter retail sector

Some large hedge fund management companies see the attractions of the retail sector, most remain reluctant to dump down strategies or confront the complexities of retail marketing and distribution.

retail-box

Despite some retail investors seeking the less volatile and more stable returns that many hedge funds offer, the industry remains hesitant to court them. Advisers to retail investors say some hedge fund strategies are too complex, some clients too unsophisticated, and the risks of mis-selling too great to steer low-end investors towards products such as Ucits hedge funds. Managers generally agree, adding that retail distribution can be too great a challenge for many management houses.

“Thirty

Only users who have a paid subscription or are part of a corporate subscription are able to print or copy content.

To access these options, along with all other subscription benefits, please contact info@risk.net or view our subscription options here: http://subscriptions.risk.net/subscribe

You are currently unable to copy this content. Please contact info@risk.net to find out more.

Sorry, our subscription options are not loading right now

Please try again later. Get in touch with our customer services team if this issue persists.

New to Risk.net? View our subscription options

Most read articles loading...

You need to sign in to use this feature. If you don’t have a Risk.net account, please register for a trial.

Sign in
You are currently on corporate access.

To use this feature you will need an individual account. If you have one already please sign in.

Sign in.

Alternatively you can request an individual account here