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Hedge funds face challenges of 2011 with optimism
The hedge fund industry is regaining its swagger and confidence. Performance is back and inflows are trending upwards. The next 12 months could be an exciting time for the industry.
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Event driven funds have historically generated high return. Over the last decade they have become bigger and more diversified with the capability to invest across multiple markets and corporate events....
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A positive turn of events
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BTR Strategic Growth Fund: Salida Capital
Salida Capital's BTR Strategic Growth Fund posted returns of over 200% in 2009. Kris Devasabai talks to lead portfolio manager Danny Guy about his investment strategy and how he bounced back from the upheavals of 2008.
Index performance analysis gives strategy perspective
In a recent report (V Le Sourd, February 2009, Hedge Fund Performance in 2008, EDHEC Publication) an analysis of 12 years of data on EDHEC Alternative I for different hedge fund strategies provided some perspective on their performance.
Trafalgar Special Situations Fund: Trafalgar Asset Managers
Trafalgar Asset Managers has found success in its Special Situations Fund through a combination of its experience of the event-driven strategy and a common-sense approach to investing. Stephen Quigley reports
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