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What Will the End of ‘a House Divided’ Mean for Hedge Funds?

November 17, 2014

Tuesday’s election results rang the death knell for a divided Congress. Republicans have earned clear majorities in both the House and Senate for the first time in twenty years. How this will affect economic policy, tax reform and market regulation is the subject of considerable interest and no small measure of speculation in the hedge […]

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Millennials: Ignore Them at Your Peril

November 3, 2014

While perception and reality frequently converge, this is not always the outcome. Millennials are an excellent case in point. Conventional wisdom suggests that adult Millennials (a/k/a generation “Y”), those between 18 and 33 years old, have no money. Prudent hedge fund managers, particularly those aspiring to grow assets under management by way of the retail […]

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Judge Lamberth Stops Payment on Perry Capital’s Reality Check

October 20, 2014

The United States District Court for the District of Columbia rebuffed Perry Capital LLC, dismissing its much publicized lawsuit against The Department of the Treasury and The Federal Housing Finance Agency regarding the manner in which Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac profits are distributed. Perry Capital’s litigation was doomed from the outset. The boiler plate […]

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Hedge Funds Force Job Cuts at Tech Firm Juniper Networks

April 21, 2014

One of the traits that distinguish hedge funds from mutual funds is the active investment style wherein funds buy large stakes in public companies and push the management to drive changes that under normal circumstances are hard to come by. One such instance is the technology company Juniper Networks, which came under pressure early this […]

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Impact of Event-Driven Hedge Funds on the Industry

December 2, 2013

The investment strategies utilized by hedge funds often vary, and event-driven funds are proving their methods are more effective than others. In 2013, these firms are driving growth in the industry, and investors are lining-up to infuse capital into event-driven portfolios. Those employed or seeking opportunities at hedge funds need to understand the variations of […]

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Hedge Fund Association Launches Academic Advisory Board

November 18, 2013

For students interested in becoming financial moguls, the Hedge Fund Association is launching a new advisory board that will provide career information, educational resources and insights into the industry. This is an opportunity for college students to fine-tune their resumes and make connections with fund insiders. Those with the ambition and drive to work at […]

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$2.35 Trillion in Assets Promoting Job Growth at Major Hedge Funds

November 11, 2013

The operating environment for smaller hedge funds in 2013 is tougher than ever before. However, large firms are thriving and receiving fresh infusions of capital, which is spurring job growth. In the first half of 2013, HedgeFund Intelligence reports that hedge fund assets grew to approximately $2.35 trillion. For job seekers, this means large firms […]

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