Quarterly Research Report- Q1 2009 Preview
In the soon to be released Quarterly Research Report- Q1 2009, BHA analysts highlight and analyze trends in investor interest with regards to alternative funds throughout the quarter. In the hedge fund space, there was a substantial rise in interest in CTA’s, global macro, and short-term trading strategies from investors. Investors consistently reiterated the importance of a fund having highly liquid underlying assets as a reason for their interest in these strategies. During the past quarter, nearly 40 percent of active hedge fund investors interviewed indicated they were currently looking to invest with global macro managers in the upcoming year.
Buyout remains a compelling strategy within the private equity asset class because it’s typically less of a risk to investors than other strategies. Mid-market buyout funds were the most popular within buyout funds, drawing more interest than small- and large-market interests combined.
Throughout the first quarter of 2009, BHA analysts continuously profiled private real estate investors who expressed an interest in distressed LPs. The real estate market has always been an indicator of the overall economy, and distressed funds have the unique ability to capture significant rates of return, while assisting government agencies in restoring confidence in the financial markets.
For more information on these and other trends noticed throughout the quarter, please subscribe to the BHA Quarterly Research Report distribution list by e-mailing Blake Foster at mf@brightonhouseassociates.com.