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Hedge funds split on outlook for junk bonds
Amid talk of a bubble in corporate credit markets, some hedge funds believe the time is right to begin shorting high yield bonds
Analysis from JP Morgan shows strong relationship between intra-stock correlation and equity long/short hedge fund returns
Convertible arbitrage offers compelling returns and diversification benefits, yet investors have turned their backs on the strategy for all the wrong reasons, according to Advent Capital Management.
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China-focused hedge funds produce outstanding performance in 2012
China-focused hedge funds performed well in 2012 and tend to show significantly lower volatility compared with their equity benchmark. Event driven and special situation funds were a positive for 2012.
Hedge funds expect abundant growth opportunities in sub-Saharan Africa
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