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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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Stenham launches global macro fund of hedge funds

Stenham Asset Management has launched a global macro fund of hedge funds investing in equities, commodities, fixed income and currencies of hedge funds. Liquidity is with 35 days' notice.

Hedge Funds Review | 09 Jan 2012secure

Despite testing market conditions and regulatory changes, hedge funds see opportunities in 2012

Wildly fluctuating markets will challenge a wide variety of strategies in 2012 while emerging markets should offer opportunities. Hedge funds could offer investors strong risk adjusted performance.

Hedge Funds Review | 09 Jan 2012secure

RiverCrest Capital's second hedge fund offering provides access to European equities

RiverCrest Capital has launched its second hedge fund offering, the European Equity Alpha Fund. The fund is aiming for a return of 12%-15% (net of fees) with a target volatility of 5%-8%.

Hedge Funds Review | 06 Jan 2012secure

Academic analysis supports long/short commodity investing without regulatory intervention

Recent market volatility has revived the debate on the role of commodities in strategic and tactical asset allocation and led to an increasing recognition of the relevance of long/short strategies.

Hedge Funds Review | 04 Jan 2012

Systematic Alpha plans multi-strategy futures fund

Systematic Alpha is combining four hedge fund strategies to create a multi-strategy fund. It is confident of its ability to generate positive performance despite its main fund suffering this year.

Hedge Funds Review | 16 Dec 2011secure

Hedge fund asset flows increase in December to hit 12-month high

Hedge fund flows have climbed higher in December, driven by investors seeking returns amid volatile stock markets and low bond yields, according to GlobeOp Financial Services.

Hedge Funds Review | 14 Dec 2011secure

Sponsored video: Demystifying equity quant strategies

The hedge fund strategy equity quantitative offers investors a way to complement existing portfolio allocations. Different models and the broader concepts behind them should be examined by investors.

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Short selling forecast to rise in China as regulations are relaxed, according to Goldman Sachs

Goldman Sachs is seeing more securities lending activity in Asia. The rise in short selling reflects the weakness of the Hang Seng. Demand continues to surge while available inventory value falls.

Hedge Funds Review | 12 Dec 2011secure

Uncertain and volatile markets boost need for global research perspective

Hedge fund managers value research from a global franchise covering a wide range of companies, markets and specific sectors giving a breadth and scope of coverage to build a complete picture.

Hedge Funds Review | 12 Dec 2011secure

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