Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
XL and PlusFunds Planning Passive Hedge Funds
By Staff WriterHAMILTON, Bermuda (HedgeWorld.com)--XL Capital Ltd. will team with PlusFunds Inc., New York, in the development of S&P Hedge Fund Index products designed for the insurance...
November 11, 2002
Reporting Loss, MaxRe Continues Shift Out of HedgeHAMILTON, Bermuda (HedgeWorld.com)--Max Re Capital Ltd. continued to shift its emphasis away from hedge funds as it reported a third quarter net operating loss. The company...
November 11, 2002
A Chairman Who Was 'Never Enthusiastic AboutWASHINGTON (HedgeWorld)--Although Harvey Pitt's brief tenure at the Securities and Exchange Commission saw the launch of an investigation of hedge funds, people familiar with the...
November 11, 2002
Man Readies Education-Oriented Network in North AmNEW YORK (HedgeWorld.com)-- After a year of preparation, London-based Man Group plc* is on the verge of offering investment products in Canada and the United...
November 08, 2002
Man Unveils Guaranteed FundLONDON (HedgeWorld.com)--Man Investment Products Ltd.* launched a structured hedge fund with a 120% capital guarantee, after a successful offering of a similarly structured fund. The Man...
November 08, 2002
Ivy Registers Two FundsNEW YORK (HedgeWorld.com)-- Ivy Asset Management enhanced its presence in the high-net-worth market with two registered hedge funds of funds. Filed with the Securities and...
November 01, 2002
The Principal of the ThingAnew wrinkle in hedge funds is taking hold in the United States: principal protected hedge funds. These products have been used extensively in Europe, Asia,...
October 25, 2002
Fertig Joins Context CapitalNEW YORK (HedgeWorld.com)--Treesdale Partners LLC launched its fund of funds on Oct. 1 with US$14 million, with seSAN DIEGO (HedgeWorld.com)--William D. Fertig joined Context Capital...