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High Net Worth Clients Turn to Absolute Returns and Diversity

Wednesday, December 28, 2011 - 15:20

Absolute Return, a relatively new concept for many investors, is defined as "the measure of the appreciation or depreciation stocks or mutual funds face over time. The result is always expressed as a percentage." Ideally, absolute return products generate positive returns, whether the market is up or down. Read more ›

The Cayman-London connection remains strong

Monday, June 7, 2010

Europes hedge fund industry continues to reap benefits within the paradigm of a Cayman Islands fund tethered to managerial input from London. This Cayman-London confederacy anticipates feeling ever-growing future competition from other savvy offshore locales that are jockeying for position as the next investment site of preference. Read more ›

Diversity Acquires New Definitions

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Once a pariah of the mainstream investment world, so-called “alternative” investments have become a favorite of investment managers. As usual, the recent excellent performance of investments in this category has attracted many new investors. Attracting private equity, hedge funds, real estate, and even commodities, alternative investments offer a wide variety of assets that have been performing at or above investor expectations. Read more ›

Recent MBA’s and Their “Hot” Job Preferences

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Every generational crop of new MBA’s seem to concentrate on the perceived “hottest” job sector at their graduation. In the 1970’s it was the opportunity to go directly to middle management instead of “starting at the bottom.” Read more ›

Hedge Fund Performance in 2006

Friday, May 4, 2007

The best performing hedge funds, like those managed by Kenneth Griffin and Steven Cohen, returned more than 30% in 2006. SAC Capital and Citadel Investment, both Cohen and Kenneth Griffin funds, returned 34% and 30% respectively. At the same time Global Alpha Fund, managed by Goldman Sachs, lost 6% in 2006. Read more ›

Former U.S. Secretary of State Offers New Hedge Fund Option

Thursday, January 25, 2007

Under former U.S. President, Bill Clinton, Madeline Albright served as a trusted Secretary of State. Obviously multi-talented, Ms. Albright recently announced a new hedge fund, Albright Capital Management, based in Washington, D.C. As Chairperson of the fund. Read more ›

Coming IPO Involving Winton Capital and Dexion Capital

Thursday, January 18, 2007

A combination of Winton Capital, with assets of $8 Billion, one of the ten largest hedge funds in Europe, is combining with a listed fund of funds, Dexion Capital, to hopefully raise $195 Million with an initial public offering. Read more ›

Projected Yen Rebound Threatens Investment Community

Sunday, January 14, 2007

With borrowing rates as low as 0.25%, the Japanese yen is creating potential havoc throughout the global investment community. The level of -carry trade- speculation around the world has fostered major fears of the result of the projected rebound in its value, which appears to be imminent. Read more ›

Bear Stearns prime brokerage

Friday, January 12, 2007

Bear Stearns has realised for some time that prime brokers will face significant new challenges from the growth of the hedge fund business not only in terms of size but also in complexity as this business continues to diversify. Read more ›

Women Investors' Gala Garners $2.4 Million

Wednesday, December 13, 2006

The glitterati of the hedge fund industry celebrated at the fifth annual Gala and Benefit sponsored by the 100 Women In Hedge Funds society, and raised in excess of $2.4 million dollar while enjoying the evening. The proceeds are targeted for the Teach for America organization, and a related group, Building with Books. Read more ›

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