The index link

The emergence of investable hedge fund indexes has made it easier for structured product makers to link investments to the hedge fund market. John Ferry examines the types of structures being launched and the attractions for investors

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In June, index company FTSE Group became the latest to launch an investable hedge fund index, joining a list of providers that includes Standard & Poor’s (S&P), Credit Suisse First Boston (CSFB)/Tremont, Dow Jones and Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI).

These companies believe that by creating hedge fund products that are transparent and standardised they will entice investors that have traditionally stayed away from the market. But another group is also looking to cash in on the

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