Hedge Fund Inflows Hide Dangers for Job Seekers

August 27, 2012

The first half of 2012 saw considerable gains in hedge fund asset allocations, with managers netting $20 billion in new cash. This growth in investment was weighted most heavily to the first quarter of the year, where hedge funds saw an injection of $16.3 billion, in comparison to a weaker second quarter where new funds […]

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Hedge Fund Managers and How the Economy Affects Their Lives

August 20, 2012

Hedge fund managers generally find their business from pension funds, foundations, endowments, and high net worth individuals.  Because hedge fund managers usually deal with entities that can withstand large short term fluctuations in the value of their assets, hedge funds are authorized a greater range of investment strategies. Since some of these strategies used by […]

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Hedge Fund Growth Continues

August 13, 2012

Hedge funds pulled in $4.1 billion in net new capital in the second quarter of 2012. The growth in net new capital during the quarter is smaller than the approx. $16 billion net capital the industry attracted in the first quarter. The capital inflows were concentrated among large hedge funds that manage over $5 billion. […]

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Hedge Fund Conferences: A Boon for Networking

August 6, 2012

If you’re looking to break into the exciting world of hedge funds and alternative investing, but you’re not sure where to start, here is a great jumping off point: check out a conference!  Here are a few tips to make your conference experience both enjoyable and worth your time and money. To choose which conference […]

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Recovery of the Hedge Fund Industry

July 30, 2012

Hedge funds have grown substantially over the past decade as an alternative investment class for those that want returns not necessarily correlated with the overall market. These funds do not face the same restrictions as traditional funds such as mutual funds, and this freedom allows hedge fund managers to pursue a variety of unique investment […]

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Hedge Fund Industry Sees Signs of Recovery

July 23, 2012

Over the past several years, the hedge fund industry has struggled to grow, with market uncertainties pushing investors towards safer and more liquid asset classes. In many cases, investors are scared away from hedge funds by media sources that paint all hedge funds with the same brush, labeling them as speculative investment classes. Redemptions Down […]

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Hedge Fund Association Student Membership

July 16, 2012

There are many hedge fund-related organizations to join and they represent great networking opportunities – even as a student. The Hedge Fund Association, or HFA, is one such group to join if you’re looking for hedge fund networking opportunities.  The HFA is a non-profit, international trade and lobbying group “devoted to advancing transparency, development and […]

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