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Carbon trading provides opportunity for green hedge fund strategies
The Kyoto Protocol has helped developed a market for carbon trading. Some hedge fund managers have implemented strategies aimed at this nascent market, although assets under management remain slim.
Fixed income hedge funds have produced consistent returns. Although the stratgy is using less leverage, an abundance of corporate and sovereign debt should keep markets buoyant over the next few years....
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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Macro funds may be back in favour as investors eye diversification benefits...
As investors seek to improve diversification, global macro funds appear poised for a renaissance after a decidedly mixed run over the past decade.
Equity long/short hedge funds continue to attract investors
Equity long/short hedge fund strategies have performed well over the decade compared with indexes. The popularity of the strategy with investors appears to assure it of a strong future.
More corporate distress and consolidation should boost event-driven...
More corporate distress and consolidation as debt matures and needs refinancing in the US and Europe in 2014-15 spells good news for hedge fund managers using event-driven strategies.
Volatility adds interesting dynamic to portfolio investments
Volatility arbitrage funds should be able to profit through cycles. Most investors say it is about trading volatility as an asset class, directional or taking a relative value approach.
Risk management and compliance for hedge funds migrate to the front...
Greater accountability is needed in the hedge fund industry. Middle office functions such as risk management and compliance are moving into the front office.
Energy strategy remains promising for hedge funds despite its volatility...
Energy as a strategy offers myriad possibilities but with volatility. Oil is a favourite. Gas is seen as an even trickier play. Renewables, particularly unconventional gas, is attracting attention.
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