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Features/Strategy
Emerging market hedge funds struggle to find alpha in volatile environment
Emerging market hedge funds had a bad 2011. Markets placed a premium on liquidity vs quality and significant money flowed out of emerging markets as investors became more defensive and risk averse.
Hedge Funds Review | 30 Jan 2012
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 2012
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 2012
Fixed income arbitrage strategy enjoys improved environment and opportunities for 2012
With plenty of catalysts, more dislocations and an improved competitive environment in the more liquid US market, the outlook for fixed income arbitrage hedge fund strategies appears promising in 2012...
Hedge Funds Review | 10 Jan 2012
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 2012
Hedge funds cautiously optimistic on high yield
The high yield market looks attractive relative to equities and government bonds, but uncertainty in Europe, fickle investor flows and a lack of liquidity could be a source of downside risk in the near......
Hedge Funds Review | 05 Dec 2011
Resolution of eurozone debt crisis could spell end to common currency
Constantly on the brink of crisis, the 17-nation eurozone is fast approaching the point where it will either continue or admit defeat and fade into history.
Hedge Funds Review | 31 Oct 2011
Domestic bets drive Brazil hedge fund profits
Brazilian hedge funds have outperformed by staying market neutral and focusing on domestic stories. The central bank is betting lower interest rates and slower growth will dampen inflationary pressure.......
Hedge Funds Review | 31 Oct 2011
Prospects looking better for activist hedge funds after 2011 rough ride
Despite poor performance so far this year, activist hedge funds are in a position to take advantage of the opportunities panic-selling and a tougher refinancing market will create in the medium term....
Hedge Funds Review | 31 Oct 2011
OTC derivatives clearing throw up questions for future of some hedge fund strategies
Mandatory clearing of OTC derivatives contracts by 2012 is having a mixed impact on hedge fund strategies. Main worries concern costs and the possible difficulty in maintaining viable strategies.
Hedge Funds Review | 31 Oct 2011
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