Hedge Funds
The latest hedge funds news to help advisors understand how these alternative investments can help boost portfolio returns and reduce risk.
November 15, 2002
Reducing the Risk in Hedge Funds of FundsREADING, U.K. (HedgeWorld.com)--In one of his latest research papers, "In Search of the Optimal Fund of Hedge Funds," Harry Kat concluded that the investor's search...
November 11, 2002
PlusFunds Finishes Third S&P Hedge Fund Index AgreMEMPHIS, Tenn. (HedgeWorld.com)--Consulting Services Group LLC began using the S&P Hedge Fund Index as an option for its clients, and seven or eight institutions are...
November 11, 2002
XL and PlusFunds Planning Passive Hedge FundsHAMILTON, 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
Liberty Ermitage Plans Double-Dipping FundJERSEY, The Channel Islands (HedgeWorld.com)--Liberty Ermitage Group plans to offer a new hedge fund of funds that will invest in hedge funds and in the...
November 11, 2002
Genoa Capital to Launch Canadian and U.S. Hedge FuMONTREAL (HedgeWorld.com)--The Canadian hedge fund firm Genoa Capital Inc. announced last week that it would launch two new funds in January 2003. Both partnerships would...
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,...