Equity long/short
Asia-based hedge funds expect strong AUM growth in 2012 as numbers increase...
Asia-based hedge funds are set for growth in 2012, both in terms of assets under management and numbers. Locally based managers will have an advantage over those based outside the region.
The continuing market rally benefited hedge funds during February. Nearly all strategies had positive returns with equity-based strategies in particular taking advantage of strong markets.
Hedge funds had a second month of good performance in February, with positive returns across all strategies. Equity-focused hedge funds led the gains with assets flowing into CTAs and global macro.
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Equity long/short managers see potential in 2012 but remain cautious...
Hedge fund managers running equity long/short strategies are cautiously optimistic about attaining good performance this year. European managers are increasing net exposures but see tail risks looming.
US public pension funds double down on hedge fund allocations
Worryingly low return expectations for stocks and bonds have left US public pension plans with little option but to raise allocations to hedge funds.
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Investable indexes: January 2012 returns
Hedge funds started 2012 on a strong note, with gains across nearly all strategies as equity markets rallied, US economic data was positive and fears for the future of the eurozone were allayed.
Customised mandates have transformational impact on Gsam hedge fund...
Goldman Sachs Asset Management's hedge fund strategies unit is putting an emphasis on flexibility and agility in manager selection and its approach to servicing clients.
Investors focus on risk reduction as hedge fund performance becomes...
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