Strategy
Profits taken by the truly hedged
Jeff Benjamin looks at the repercussions of the recent terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. He asks, how hard has the market been hit and how long is recovery likely to take?
The bigger picture
Paul Moore of PM Capital says there is more to be learnt through assessing corporate behaviour than panicking over the more fickle markets
Visionary business
A new breed of traders is sweeping the market, being taught to trade across multi-markets using sophisticated software on their laptops rather than the now largely defunct trading floor
A tactical defence
Equity hedge funds SSI is preparing itself with a defensive strategy until the world economy improves
Time to sell JCBs
Fixed income International funds move into Japanese equities
An easy transition
Since moving from long-only funds, Ashley Willing has settled into his hedge fund management role at Gartmore and is currently co-manager of a long/short UK equity fund of fund vehicle for Lyxor
Ready for change
Geoff Bennett looks at the opportunities presented by Japan as well as the advantages of working from a US base
Adding value
Stephen Ashworth of Reech Capital discusses the use of structured products on hedge funds and what part they can play in a bear market
Entering new markets
ABN Amro Asset Management has successfully moved into the hedge fund arena. Gary Smith looks at how it has kept ahead of the competition