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Hedge Fund Careers

Back Office Support Roles – Hedge Funds

May 13, 2009

Last time, we looked at some of the hedge fund jobs that play a key role in supporting the researchers, traders and portfolio managers in the firm. These included the accountants, risk and compliance experts, programmers, marketers and investor relations staff. Hedge funds need qualified personnel to manage the many financial reporting and compliance requirements […]

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Types of Hedge Fund Analyst Jobs

April 22, 2009

Last time we looked at what an analyst at a hedge fund does, entry-level qualifications and how quickly analysts can move ahead in their career. Now let’s look at the specific responsibilities of hedge fund analysts. Given that there are so many different types of hedge fund investment strategies, it’s no surprise that hedge fund […]

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Hedge Fund Jobs: Analyst

April 20, 2009

Those who are just starting their career in finance and who want to enter the exciting world of hedge funds often begin with a job as an investment analyst. A hedge fund analyst typically has a well-developed passion for following the stock and bond markets and likes to develop ideas on the direction of the […]

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The Advantages of a Fund of Funds Strategy

April 15, 2009

Last time, we looked at what funds of funds (FoFs) are, and the two most common approaches: multi-strategy and multi-manager funds. Today, we’ll look at the overall advantages and disadvantages of the category. Advantages Relatively low minimum investment levels. A fund of funds does not have to limit itself to accredited investors (investors with a […]

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Hedge Fund Strategies: Funds of Funds

April 14, 2009

Hedge funds once catered to the ultra-wealthy and required “qualified investors” with $1 million in net worth or $250,000 or more in liquid assets to invest, as a minimum. As the category became more competitive and saturated, hedge fund managers sought creative ways to bring in funds from the merely affluent. One way to do this […]

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Distressed Securities Investing: When Bad News is Good News

April 2, 2009

Last time we looked at what distressed securities hedge fund investing was all about, and the types of securities they buy. Now we’ll examine how these investors are able to pick up bonds and other fixed-income securities at bargain prices. Bankruptcies often happen in waves. In the 1980s, the airline industry was suffering. In the […]

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Hedge Fund Arbitrage Strategies

March 26, 2009

Last time we looked at what arbitrage is: profiting from small prices differences in securities or between markets. Today we’ll look at some of the more common ways hedge fund managers use arbitrage to make profitable trades in hedge fund jobs. Arbitrageurs use leverage, short-selling, derivatives and synthetic securities (matching one asset with a combination […]

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