Strategy
Structured products
Despite hedge funds promising absolute returns, plenty of buyers want guarantees on top
Yankee doodle
Jeff Benjamin discovers how a hedge fund boutique in Massachusetts is looking beyond simple outperformance towards a more targeted approach to business
Safety first
After a turbulent 1998, Swiss-based Signet Research & Advisory has undergone a radical risk assessment of its fund of hedge funds
Pensions industry prepares for shake-up
Almost a quarter of all pension funds appointed a new manager reflecting an increased search for investment performance
Staying clear of equities
Peter Brain has enjoyed success with the Stellar High Yield Hedge Fund by mixing different asset classes and a low correlation to equities
Talent spotting
Ronald Neumunz tells Jeff Benjamin why LJH is drawn to Europe and how the company plans to capitalise on the emerging hedge fund management talent
Keeping it in the family
Beverly Chandler talks to Gailen Krug, chief investment officer and vice president of Waycrosse Inc about the company's method of managing money in a family office.
Keeping the decisions in-house
Tomaso Corsini explains his decision not to use a hedge fund advisory firm while preparing Nextra Total Return
Luxembourg turns up the heat in search for new business
As Luxembourg becomes one of the leading domiciles in Europe to house hedge funds, a more explicit regulatory framework is being put in place by the country's authorities to ensure a streamlined environment
The cup runneth over?
Asset flows into hedge funds are ever increasing and look set to continue for 2002. But as more hedge funds crowd the market, can the industry maintain the absolute returns expected of it, or will investors face disappointment?
Following the trends
John McGillian tells Jeff Benjamin about the best opportunities for hedge fund incubators ' in CTAs and macro hedge funds
Slowly but surely
Michael Goldman's steady approach towards his AllWeather Fund has ensured consistent returns