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The Problem with Hedge FundsLearn why you should be careful when investing in hedge funds.
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Hedge Funds Throwing Their Weight Around with European GovernmentsHedge funds have attempted to "cash in" part of one bank, and gain access to a eurozone bond trading facility in which dealers currently enforce rules to encourage stability.
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Hedge Funds Have Been Named ‘Names’ Except for Saving Grace for Distressed Small BusinessesIn the July 2011 Federal Reserve Board Survey on the lending practices of 51 domestic banks in the country , only 4 or 7.8 percent reported easing loans to smaller firms. Hedge funds stepped in, offered loans and filled the gaps.
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Currency Hedge Funds - a Volatile Choice for Some?Forex hedge funds posted their biggest loss since August of 2005. If you are assessing currency hedge funds as a potential alternative investment option, there are a few things you should consider before you dive in.
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Guide to Investing like the Hedge FundsEver wondered if you could see which stocks Warren Buffett invests in? Or maybe which stocks the hedge funds own? The SEC Form 13F is a great resource for investors to find out what the big guys own. -
10 Semiconductor Stocks Click with Hedge FundsThe list of top 10 semiconductor stocks hedge funds are most bullish about.
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Euro Crisis: Hedge Funds and Short SellingMany economists point out that many of these hedge funds, though shorting euro, buy Greece, Spain, Portugal and Italy's defaulted CDS at the same time. In the short run, euro's collapse is very unlikely.
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12 Most Popular Healthcare Stocks Among Hedge FundsWe present the list of 12 healthcare stocks that are popular among hedge funds.
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Alternative Investments...Hedge Funds Are the Bragger Amongst All!!Importance of alternative investment in the portfolio of a manager. Among all the options Hedge Funds have attracted much of the attention.
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Top 5 Hedge Funds List PublishedForeign Policy Magazine has published a list of the top five hedge funds, along with details about their many investments.
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Hedge Funds for You and MeHedge funds have traditionally been exclusive to the wealthy, but new long short funds have made it possible for every day investors to use hedge funds as part of their portfolio. -
Survey: Recession in 2008 Considered "Very Likely" by Hedge FundsThe consensus that a recession is on the horizon is not a gloomy forecast for hedge funds, but is seen as an opportunity for their clients.
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Buy the Rumor, Sell the News: Hedge Funds and Robots Are Messing with Your Mind and Your MoneyOutlines some of the pitfalls day traders face in the modern equities market. Discussion of pump and dump hedge fund strategies, especially during earnings season. Special focus on Citigroup (C) stock. -
The Regulatory Outlook for Hedge FundsAn overview of current proposals for hedge fund regulation.
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Managers of Hedge Funds Pay Tax Rate of 15% While Ordinary Mortals Pay 35%The biggest threat to America is not from outside but from inside – from the wealthiest 1% of the people whose total worth is more than what the rest 90% have.
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Hedge Fund RegulationA brief overview on the implications of increased hedge fund regulations on the government and business sectors.
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Types of Mutual Funds: A PrimerThere are many varieties of mutual funds that address the full spectrum of risk tolerance and investment strategies and goals. Funds are identified by their stated policies and objectives. Match your needs with a mutual fund type.
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Setting Up Your Own Hedge Fund?Hedge fund are not only for the rich. You can in fact set up your own hedge fund.
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Stocks Vs. Mutual Funds: Which is Better?Are you aware of anybody who got rich investing in mutual funds? No? How about by advising others to invest in mutual funds?
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Hedge Fund Vs Mutual Fund, Understanding the DifferencesHedge funds and mutual funds have many similarities, but many differences exist as well. Know the benefits of each before making the decision to invest. -
What a Hedge Fund Means for the Average InvestorHedge funds are not available for most investors. What are they and how do they effect the average investor.
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The Hedge Fund Political ConnectionHow hedge funds may affect future legal policy in the U.S., after the campaign.
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Pros and Cons of Investing in Equity Mutual Funds (EMT) in 2010In 2010, global capital markets are likely to look very diverse than the previous years, for the most part because private equity and hedge funds entice a growing number of investors.
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Money Market Funds Are Full of European Junk, Buy U.S. Treasury Bills InsteadU.S. Money market funds are full of European bank loans. U.S. investors would be better served by buying U.S. Treasury Bills.
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Metaverse Investment Fund Provides Hedge Against Economic InstabilityMetaverse Investment Fund Provides Hedge Against Economic Instability, Shaun Altman Has Deep Ties With SL Economic Community
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To Hedge or Not to Hedge?Organizations use hedging to reduce or eliminate risk related to particular market variables. Although there are arguments in favor of hedging, there are both theoretical and practical reasons that organizations do not hedge.
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Me and Jim Simons, the "Elvis" of Hedge Fund ManagersWith an income of $1.7 billion, James Simons was the highest paid hedge fund manager in 2006. I give some anecdotes from the time forty years ago when he was Chairman of the math department at SUNY, Stony Brook, and I was an Assistant Professor.
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Top Economic Advisor for Obama Paid Millions Last Year as Hedge Fund DirectorThis article is an overview of President Obama's top economic adviser being paid millions as a hedge fund director. Economic uncertainty in an economic crisis.
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Who is Marc Mezvinsky? Chelsea Clinton's Husband is Invesment Banker at Hedge FundA biography of Marc Mezvinsky, who married to Chelsea Clinton on July 31, 2010 in a ceremony held in Rhinbeck, New York -
Mutual Funds as an Investment for SeniorsBecause a person's senior years may not be the time they want or can take a financial hit, the answer for a senior investor may be mutual funds. -
On Quant Funds and the Financial Market Meltdown (II)This is a continuation of my critique of the article by Frank Ahrens in the August 21, 2007 Washington Post. I also discuss events that have occurred since then during the financial and credit meltdown of the past year.
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Mutual Funds and Other Investment Ideas for Graduate StudentsHere are some ideas on how to get involved in more aggressive investments than the first article of this series. This is geared towards graduate students, but helpful to anyone who wants to take the next step in investing.
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Feds Raid Hedge Fund Offices Allegedly Tied to Insider TradingTwo hedge funds are being scrutinized for insider trading. FBI agents raided the offices seeking information to back up the claims made by witnesses.
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Exchange Traded FundsFirst introduced in 1990 on the Toronto stock exchange, the exchange traded fund has increased in popularity from a little-known alternate to an investment industry in itself with over 100 ETFs with assets of over one-quarter trillion dollars worldwide.
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Choosing Mutual Funds for Your PortfolioYour first task is to formulate your investment objectives and identify your time frame and then find which types of mutual funds are aligned with your investment goals, risk tolerance, and time frame.
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A Look into Alternative InvestmentsExplore alternative investments such as commodities, hedge funds, mutual funds with alternative strategies, and futures to round off your portfolio.
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Using the Bucket Strategy for Retirement FundsRetirees often worry about outliving their retirement funds. The bucket strategy has become increasingly popular in recent years as it purports to reduce investment risk while increasing the possibility of higher yielding returns. Here's how it works. -
A Beginner's Guide to Exchange Traded Funds (ETF's)ETF's, or Exchange Traded Funds, have grown in popularity over the last decade. This guide explains what ETF's are, how they trade and the types of ETF's available to individual investors.
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Exchange Traded Funds--An Easy Route to DiversificationExchange Traded Funds--ETFs--can make it easy for you to have a diversified portfolio. And they can provide you with many advantages over other investment vehicles and standard mutual funds.
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Transparency in Hedge Fund Investing is Critical for InvestorsDue to some recent high profile fraud cases within the hedge fund industry, many investors are seeking greater transparency from their investment managers. There is one sure fire way to address this issue.
