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Equity volatility indexes give investors diversification but lack liquidity and choice

Equity volatility is a relatively new asset class. Although volatility indexes are only available for major markets, investors see them as a diversifier. Lack of liquidity and choice is an issue.

Hedge Funds Review | 31 Oct 2011

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Hedge fund strategies continue to take pounding from volatile markets

Hedge funds lost 2.69% on average in September, the second straight month of steep losses. Continued market volatility and the eurozone’s constant crisis state affected all strategies.

Hedge Funds Review | 31 Oct 2011

Investable indexes: August 2011 returns

The August returns for Dow Jones Investable Indexes, Frontier Capital Multi Asset Platform Fund versus the indexes, Hedge Fund Research Indexes and Lyxor Alternative Index.

Hedge Funds Review | 03 Oct 2011

Dynamic allocation strategies using exchange traded funds

Exchange traded funds (ETFs) are a natural for investors to put into effect strategies that profit from value and momentum across sector indexes since ETFs are a liquid investment medium.

Hedge Funds Review | 03 Oct 2011

Hedge fund strategies severely impacted by August market volatility

Market volatility, concern over slowing growth and the eurozone sovereign debt crisis hit hedge fund strategies in August. Only managed futures and global macros delivered positive returns.

Hedge Funds Review | 03 Oct 2011

Hedge fund strategies bring in positive performance in July

Hedge fund strategies provided significant downside protection for investors in July, according to data from Eurekahedge.

Hedge Funds Review | 31 Aug 2011

Investable indexes: July 2011 returns

The June returns for Dow Jones Investable Indexes, Frontier Capital Multi Asset Platform Fund versus the indexes, Hedge Fund Research Indexes and Lyxor Alternative Index.

Hedge Funds Review | 31 Aug 2011

Investable indexes: June 2011 returns

The June returns for Dow Jones Investable Indexes, Frontier Capital Multi Asset Platform Fund versus the indexes, Hedge Fund Research Indexes and Lyxor Alternative Index.

Hedge Funds Review | 08 Aug 2011

Hedge fund strategies trend to negative in June

All hedge fund strategy classes experienced negative returns for the first time in the last 10 years although they continued to outperform the underlying markets.

Hedge Funds Review | 08 Aug 2011

Investable indexes: May 2011 returns

The May returns for Dow Jones Investable Indexes, Frontier Capital Multi Asset Platform Fund versus the indexes, Hedge Fund Research Indexes and Lyxor Alternative Index.

Hedge Funds Review | 04 Jul 2011

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