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US most likely to lead equity rally in 2012, say hedge fund managers and institutional investors

Over half of hedge funds and institutional investors think the US is most likely to lead an equity rally this year. The EU came second with 16%, according to a Hedge Funds Review website poll.

Hedge Funds Review | 31 Jan 2012secure

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Hedge fund managers take extremely bearish view on eurozone but see potential in emerging markets

Hedge fund managers have turned very bearish on the eurozone, resulting in a renewed interest in emerging markets and especially in China. Over a third expect Greece to default in first quarter 2012.

Hedge Funds Review | 15 Nov 2011secure

Correction of US stock markets and S&P 500 not ended

Markets are divided on whether the closing months of 2011 will herald a double-dip recession or a revival back to new market highs. From a technical point, risk is clearly on the downside.

Hedge Funds Review | 26 Oct 2011secure

Equity long/short hedge funds battle to find alpha as correlation remains high

While correlation among hedged equity managers remains stubbornly high post-crisis, carefully selected long/short funds should continue to add alpha to hedge fund portfolios over the long term.

Hedge Funds Review | 31 Aug 2011secure

Market uncertainty and volatility influences investor risk appetite

Do you expect to increase or reduce your tolerance for risk over the next 12 months?

Hedge Funds Review | 11 Jan 2010secure

Assume the crash position

Can technology help hedge funds and funds of hedge funds model/prepare for market crashes and extreme market conditions?

Hedge Funds Review | 20 Dec 2009secure

Index shows move into bullish territory

The TIM Sentiment Index (TSI) Worldwide Index five-day trailing average rose 1.76 points to a slightly bearish 49.79 on October 29, 2009. Over 50 is bullish while 50 is neutral and under 50 is bearish.......

Hedge Funds Review | 31 Oct 2009secure

Slightly bearish sentiment on the Street

Market sentiment among institutional brokers subsided worldwide, reflecting stepped up profit-taking a week after the Dow hit 10,000. The TSI Worldwide Index five-day trailing average fell 5.57 points......

Hedge Funds Review | 26 Oct 2009

Market has yet to hit bottom say institutional investors

Over a quarter (27%) of institutional investors think the market has yet to hit its bottom. Investors based outside the US are even more pessimistic with well over a third (41%) still waiting for the markets......

Hedge Funds Review | 14 Oct 2009

Market turns bearish according to TrimTabs research

Selling by US corporate insiders in August surged to $6.1 billion, the highest amount since May 2008, according to TrimTabs Investment Research. The ratio of insider selling to insider buying hit 30.6,......

Hedge Funds Review | 31 Aug 2009

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