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Positive risk environment in 2012 should benefit some hedge fund strategies

A positive January performance got hedge funds off to a good start for 2012. A better macroeconomic backdrop and a more positive risk environment could continue to benefit some strategies, says FRM.

Hedge Funds Review | 07 Feb 2012secure

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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

Eurekahedge statistical information

The latest statistical information on arbitrage, relative value, distressed debt, event driven, fixed income, funds of funds, global macro and long/short equity.

Hedge Funds Review | 30 Jan 2012

Hedge fund compensation holds up despite performance drop

A rise in base pay compensated for a drop in bonuses last year. Hedge fund professionals are worried about pay in 2012. On average, cash compensation was $311,000 in 2011.

Hedge Funds Review | 11 Jan 2012secure

Hedge fund strategies need to cope with volatility and uncertainty in 2012 markets

Choosing a hedge fund strategy that will perform well in 2012 is difficult. With unprecedented ambiguity about what 2012 will bring, strategies need to cope with market volatility and uncertainty.

Hedge Funds Review | 10 Jan 2012secure

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.

Hedge Funds Review | 14 Dec 2011 | screening image

Audio: Dr Stu talks about the Naked Short Club and hedge funds

Enigmatic presenter and host of the Naked Short Club Dr Stu talks about how the programme has helped demystify the hedge fund industry through an eclectic mix of talk, music and poetry.

Hedge Funds Review | 09 Dec 2011 | screening imagesecure

Nordic investors warm to hedge funds

Nordic institutional investors should allocate more to hedge funds in 2011, favouring direct investment and smaller managers with $250 million to $1 billion in assets under management.

Hedge Funds Review | 31 Aug 2011secure

Black-Scholes creator predicts 'golden age' for quantitative modelling

Quantitative analyst and co-creator of the Black-Scholes option pricing formula Myron Scholes sees a bright future for mathematical finance as it tackles problems thrown up by the financial crisis.

Hedge Funds Review | 25 Aug 2011secure

Book review: Theory and Practice of Shipping Freight Derivatives

Theory and Practice of Shipping Freight Derivatives delivers essential information in a series of concise essays, tackling a multifarious subject with clear-sightedness.

Hedge Funds Review | 10 Aug 2011secure

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