Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
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By Staff WriterWASHINGTON (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 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...
October 25, 2002
Mediocre September for Hedge Funds: MSCINEW YORK (HedgeWorld.com)--Hedge funds tracked by Morgan Stanley Capital International returned -0.3% in September, resulting in year-to-date performance of 1.3%, based on initial estimates. The best...
October 25, 2002
CAIA Exams Set to StartThe Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Association has slated Nov. 3 as the registration date for 2003 exams for its CAIA designation.
October 21, 2002
Survey Shows Hedge Funds of Significant Interest tGREENWICH, Conn. (HedgeWorld.com)--Worldwide pension funds have begun looking to alternative investments as a refuge from the stormy stock markets and Australia is no different, according...
October 21, 2002
Canadian Institutional Investors Investing in HedgGREENWICH, Conn. (HedgeWorld.com)--Canadian pension plans and endowment funds are taking a keen interest in hedge funds, according to a recent survey of U.S. research firm...