Hurdle rates are the lowest rates that an investor or a fund manager deem acceptable. Part of the hurdle rates debate stems from the fact that the fund managers make their money through performance fees when the investments do well, but they don’t pay a penalty when the investments do poorly. Meanwhile, the investors do …
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When equity markets are behaving normally, bond yields correlate with their maturity dates. In other words, a bond that matures in a decade will have a higher yield than one that matures in three months. However, in some cases, you’ll see an inverted yield curve in which shorter-term debts have a higher rate of return …
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Information gathered from investors between 2022 and 2024 sheds light on the sorts of investment strategies fund managers are favoring. This gives us a bird’s-eye view of the demand for each technique and how investors’ preferences change over time. More importantly, it gives us a clear picture of alternative investment trends that hedge fund managers …
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In recent years, investors have shown more interest in calls as one of many options-style trading strategies available to produce income. Investors like the idea of a limited short-term risk for a limited return while waiting for market changes to provide them with better opportunities. The popularity of covered calls as a long-term, low-risk strategy …
The hedge fund industry constantly evolves, and its dynamic nature allows those who adapt and embrace change to thrive. At the same time, though, those who do not adjust to the transformative nature of the industry are likely to suffer. Staying on top of the latest industry trends is crucial, and it is also helpful …
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One of the hottest investment trends of the past few years has been liquid alternative exchange-traded funds, also known as liquid alts or liquid alt ETFs. Investment strategies involving these specialized funds have enjoyed significant growth in popularity, although some argue that the prices charged by money managers are too high. First, let’s take a …
For those who might have missed it, artificial intelligence (AI) is taking the U.S., and arguably the world, by storm. To appreciate why this is happening, we should probably take a moment to familiarize ourselves with AI is and its ever-growing role in our day-to-day lives. In short, AI is an umbrella term for numerous …
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In a modern world characterized by uncertainty and risk, a growing number of investors are looking to hedge funds as a means to shield their assets against volatility, produce more predictable returns, and secure their financial future. But as with any other investment vehicle, knowing whether hedge funds have historically mitigated downside risk and acted …
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Compliance management is crucial for hedge funds, especially considering the strict regulatory requirements and addition of new rules that continually require industry professionals to pay close attention to their governance and compliance controls. The topic of compliance can be somewhat overwhelming, but you can narrow it down to four key areas: Due Diligence; Risk Management; …
To remain competitive, asset managers, hedge funds, private banks, wealth managers and family offices have been trying to modernize certain aspects of their investment operations. Although the industry gets more sophisticated by the day, there are remaining gaps and challenges in identifying the various investment risks which are often hidden from the untrained eye. A …
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