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Hedge fund strategies need to cope with volatility and uncertainty in...
Choosing a hedge fund strategy that will perform well in 2012 is difficult. With unprecedented ambiguity about what 2012 will bring, strategies need to cope with market volatility and uncertainty.
With plenty of catalysts, more dislocations and an improved competitive environment in the more liquid US market, the outlook for fixed income arbitrage hedge fund strategies appears promising in 2012...
Global macro hedge fund managers see opportunities in the G20 initiative to address global imbalances and stimulate economic growth and job creation. Emerging markets could provide the fuel for growth...
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Academic analysis supports long/short commodity investing without regulatory...
Recent market volatility has revived the debate on the role of commodities in strategic and tactical asset allocation and led to an increasing recognition of the relevance of long/short strategies.
Hedge funds cautiously optimistic on high yield
The high-yield market looks attractive relative to equities and government bonds, but uncertainty in Europe, fickle investor flows and a lack of liquidity could be a source of downside risk in the near term.
Equity volatility indexes give investors diversification but lack liquidity...
Equity volatility is a relatively new asset class. Although volatility indexes are only available for major markets, investors see them as a diversifier. Lack of liquidity and choice is an issue.
Prospects looking better for activist hedge funds after 2011 rough ride...
Despite poor performance so far this year, activist hedge funds are in a position to take advantage of the opportunities panic-selling and a tougher refinancing market will create in the medium term.
OTC derivatives clearing throw up questions for future of some hedge...
Mandatory clearing of OTC derivatives contracts by 2012 is having a mixed impact on hedge fund strategies. Main worries concern costs and the possible difficulty in maintaining viable strategies.
Domestic bets drive Brazil hedge fund profits
Brazilian hedge funds have outperformed by staying market neutral and focusing on domestic stories. The central bank is betting lower interest rates and slower growth will dampen inflationary pressure.
Hedge fund strategies continue to take pounding from volatile markets
Hedge funds lost 2.69% on average in September, the second straight month of steep losses. Continued market volatility and the eurozone’s constant crisis state affected all strategies.
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