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Sothic Capital European Opportunities Fund: Sothic Capital Management

As the European distressed cycle begins, Gertjan (GJ) Koomen, chief investment officer at Sothic, believes there will be many opportunities in distressed corporates over several years.

Hedge Funds Review | 03 Feb 2012secure

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Video: Alcentra’s Paul Hatfield, CIO, and Graham Rainbow, senior loan portfolio manager, talk about leveraged loans as an asset class

Alcentra says sub-investment grade leveraged loans are becoming an accepted asset class in Europe as the market develops. Institutional investors are the norm in Europe compared with retail in the US....

Hedge Funds Review | 01 Feb 2012 | screening image

Alternatives secure highest allocations from US college and university endowments in 2011

US college and university endowments favour allocations to alternatives, including hedge funds. Best returns in 2011 came from commodities/managed futures, energy/natural resources and venture capital.......

Hedge Funds Review | 01 Feb 2012secure

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

M&A lull poses challenge for event driven equity funds

A drop in M&A volumes has hurt the performance of event driven equity hedge funds. Managers are optimistic 2012 will bring more deals and better returns, if macroeconomic conditions remain stable.

Hedge Funds Review | 23 Jan 2012secure

Hedge fund investors flocking to global macro and relative value strategies

Hedge fund investors show a preference for macro funds and relative value arbitrage strategies, says Hedge Fund Research. Discretionary and systematic macro funds had highest net inflows in Q4 2011.

Hedge Funds Review | 20 Jan 2012secure

Indian investment rule change opens market to hedge funds

Rule changes for foreign investment into India will open investment opportunities for hedge funds. Mauritius, the favoured location for funds accessing India, is likely to remain the preferred route.

Hedge Funds Review | 10 Jan 2012secure

Hedge funds running long/short strategies were successful in 2011 despite market volatility

Despite chaotic markets in 2011, hedge fund short sellers were successful in their bets, although performance of US long/short equity strategies was disappointing. 2012 is likely to be challenging.

Hedge Funds Review | 10 Jan 2012secure

Hedge fund managers ponder implications of global rebalancing that could favour emerging markets in 2012

Global macro hedge fund managers see opportunities in the G20 initiative to address global imbalances and stimulate economic growth and job creation. Emerging markets could provide the fuel for growth...

Hedge Funds Review | 10 Jan 2012secure

Poor overall performance by hedge funds in 2011 despite Q4 improvement

Hedge funds ended 2011 with overall performance down despite a pick-up in the fourth quarter. Only macro and relative value arbitrage strategies ended the year in positive territory.

Hedge Funds Review | 10 Jan 2012secure

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