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CAPITAL INTRODUCTION
Does size matter?
A recent study compared returns relative to hedge fund portfolio size, offering interesting insight into the performance versus size debate
Satisfaction guaranteed?
There is no need to feel blinded by science when buying a product with a guarantee. The answer lies in asking the right questions
The next frontier
Institutional investors have largely baulked at buying into hedge funds, but research suggests a 10% to 20% allocation is appropriate
Barclays Global follows currency launch with new long/short fund
small-cap long/short fund could be available by fourth QTR
Information exploitation
The managers of Griffin Capital Management's Eastern European Value fund developed a program to make the most of their research database, resulting in 140% returns since its 1997 launch
Short-selling for the long term
In volatile times, managers need to look to new instruments to help gear directional positions, and contracts for difference are becoming increasingly popular
Uses and abuses
Derivatives can come in handy for more than just a liquidity stream in tough times
Gaining true insight
Hedge fund transparency is a hot topic that is dividing fund managers from their investors
Embracing change
Hybrid funds that invest across a broad range of different assets are growing, along with the need for fixed income prime broking teams
Judicious Mauritius
Following the introduction of offshore legislation in 1992, Mauritius has emerged as an attractive funds jurisdiction
Institutions shun absolute returns
PENSION FUNDS AND INSURANCE COMPANIES REMAIN CAUTIOUS
Evolving credit
The flexibility of credit default swaps makes them an invaluable tool for arbitrage, speculation or hedging products
Winning both ways
Two years ago, Mulvaney Capital took a risk by looking for a new investor, but the relaunch has proved fruitful
Cash by nature
Fund managers have been adopting the strategy of using cash as a safe haven
Looking to the futures
Thanks to their flexibility, universal stock futures are seeing an increase in popularity with a record number of trades
Demand rises for cheap ASP-based risk technology systems
customers more comfortable using web-hosted technology