Strategy
Fimat set to launch index of volatility arbitrage funds
funds seek to spot when an option's volatility is inconsistent
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
UK equities are focus of two long/short Old Mutual funds
funds will be managed by richard moore and ashton bradbury
A war in Iraq could make capital preservation tricky
Disciplined risk management is key in current volatile market conditions
Knowing when the price is right
olatile markets have led to a change in risk procedures, with VaR and manager-led stop/loss strategies being favoured over automated controls
Facing the Quest
With returns of 8.22% in the past year, Collins Stewart's strict portfolio decisions are made through its own ranking system
Nine out of 10 long/short hedge funds fall below their watermark
Tremont survey spells bad news for industry as most hedge funds, globally, show big shortfalls
Finding the right balance
Rebalancing hedge fund of fund portfolios for optimal performance in a treacherous bear market poses difficulties
BDT launches first hedge fund and targets Japanese equities
long/short fund to be managed by calender and dobson
Shariah Funds Inc introduces the first Islamic hedge fund aided by scholars
Islamic hedge fund market could be worth trillions in assets under managemenT
Tighter controls
The FSA has strict rules governing retail funds to ensure investors understand exactly what they are buying. Could such regulation stretch to non-retail funds?
A changing environment
After a difficult 2002, managers are turning to long/short strategies for success in 2003