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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 2012
Cross-asset correlation hampers hedge fund returns according to spread-trading asset manager
Rising cross-asset correlation has made it harder for hedge funds to generate alpha. An analysis shows correlation between the S&P 500 and US Treasury bills hit a 13-year low in 2011.
Hedge Funds Review | 09 Jan 2012
Order management systems come into focus as on-exchange OTC derivatives clearing nears
Software for hedge funds has become a multi-billion dollar business. The complexity of trading markets coupled with the increasing speed of transactions present challenges for technology providers.
Hedge Funds Review | 12 Dec 2011
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 2011
Controversial EU ban on naked CDS shorting is ill-judged, say experts
A European Union rule banning naked CDS trading is misguided and "another instance of the authorities blaming the wrong people and imposing the wrong policies", says Cass Business School's Ian Marsh.
Hedge Funds Review | 21 Oct 2011
Global macro hedge funds shine in difficult markets
Global macro funds outperformed most other hedge fund strategies in the third quarter of 2011 as bearish bets on commodities, equities and the euro started to pay off.
Hedge Funds Review | 07 Oct 2011
Hedge funds position for slowdown as sovereign debt crisis worsens
Hedge fund managers expect the US dollar to weaken further and are positioning for a stock market capitulation as economic sentiment turns negative on debt concerns.
Hedge Funds Review | 31 Aug 2011
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 2011
Uncertain markets and lacklustre political policies bode ill for rest of 2011
No white knight has yet appeared to rescue a floundering world economy. Options are running out for politicians as markets continue violent swings, fear takes hold and recession seems a certainty.
Hedge Funds Review | 31 Aug 2011
European distressed debt hedge fund managers eye prospects of massive refinancings in 2012
European distressed debt hedge fund managers are optimistic about the prospects of tapping into a €140 billion leverage loan market in 2012 while investors worry about a lack of skilled managers.
Hedge Funds Review | 08 Aug 2011
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