Hedge Funds Review - 2003-02-17
Articles in this issue
A war in Iraq could make capital preservation tricky
Disciplined risk management is key in current volatile market conditions
UK equities are focus of two long/short Old Mutual funds
funds will be managed by richard moore and ashton bradbury
Sub investment grade paper is expected to boost returns
Opportunities are growing but managers are still avoiding telecoms
Getting it right
Gottex Market Neutral Fund has made consistent high returns for investors since June 1999. Hedge Funds Review looks at what makes this fund tick
Fimat set to launch index of volatility arbitrage funds
funds seek to spot when an option's volatility is inconsistent
Follow the leader
Growth has slowed but BVI remains popular
At your own risk
There is a growing demand from investors for transparency. The dilemma for managers is providing enough information without damaging their strategy
Getting the low down
What are the benefits of covered warrants, the newest kid on the leveraged product block?
Changing aspects
Trading in over 100 markets brings in an estimated long-term capital growth of more than 20% pa
Limited issue Threadneedle fund premieres in the UK
quasi-hedge fund vehicle exploits wider investment process
Luck of the irish
Ireland's Central Bank has authorised the move to make hedge funds available to retail investors, prompting even more interest in the country
Meyer software identifies firms are compliant with Shariah law
product to be exclusively used to help islamic investors
Energy futures sap US dollars continuing market weakness
Foreign currency markets are often under appreciated
The right choices
Due diligence is essential when selecting an administrator to ensure a life-long relationship
Real-time solutions
As the alternative investment market grows, the demand for technological solutions that can respond to sudden sector movements has increased
A winning combination
Employing a marketing agent to increase a hedge fund's size can prove beneficial in the long run ' and allows the fund managers to concentrate on the job in hand
Check out the past
As money continues to flow into the hedge fund industry, so the risk of fraud increases. What are the tell-tale signs?
Struggling with performance fees in a low-return market
European managers are starting to follow their US counterparts adopting adjustable high watermarks on an annual basis By Ralph savage
Credit markets open up to hedge fund managers with Mark-it tool
services aims to improve levels of information available
Invesdex simulates fund of hedge funds vehicle with limited liability
New product allows lower costs, greater transparency and liquidity custom built to customers' needs
Dublin-listed Ucits options fund established by ADM Investor
The portfolio will aim to hold up to 70 stocks or options
Japan looks set to outpace US and Europe after underperformance
Opportunities to be found as companies restructure
Convertible bond follows hiring of Soros managers
new star appoints ramzan and beton to its bermuda fund
