Not long ago, hedge fund marketers concentrated their efforts on the developed markets of Europe and the U.S. when searching for new prospects; other regions did not have a sizable base of accredited investors to make a marketing campaign worthwhile. … Continue reading
There are approximately 20,000 fund managers in the alternative investment space and about 30,000 investors. By most standards, this is a small industry. Despite its small size, however, the marketing process is surprisingly inefficient. Managers initiate, and investors receive, hundreds … Continue reading
BHA’s most recent Quarterly Research Report noted that over the past two years, real assets have gained momentum as an asset class among institutional investors. The report cited increased investor interest in private equity funds focused on energy and natural … Continue reading
The prevailing wisdom in the finance world is that in times of economic uncertainty, investments in developed markets tend to be more resilient than those in emerging economies. However, the recent global financial crisis was triggered in developed countries and … Continue reading
In this difficult macroeconomic environment, investing in hedge funds has become a challenge. According to the HFRX Global Hedge Fund Index, on average, hedge funds lost 8.87% in 2011.1 This performance has not only left many investors puzzled over which … Continue reading
After a turbulent year in the markets, are investors reconsidering their interest in emerging managers? That’s the question BHA analysts have been asking investors as the fourth quarter winds down. And investors have responded that they aren’t reassessing their interest. … Continue reading
BHA’s most recent quarterly report discussed how private equity investors are focusing on emerging markets. Traditional investments such as stocks and bonds have generally underperformed as a result of the global macroeconomic turmoil, leaving many investors around the world searching … Continue reading
Private equity funds are proving resilient. According to the U.S. Private Equity Index, these funds rose by 10.1% during the first half of this year, while both the Nasdaq Composite and the Russell 2000 increased by only 4.6% and 6.2%, … Continue reading
China has been in the headlines frequently over the past few months, and the stories have been both positive and negative. The country’s attractive investment opportunities have received much attention, but at the same time, some Chinese companies listed on … Continue reading
The third quarter has been one of the most challenging times since 2008, with both Europe and the U.S. having to manage difficult situations in their credit markets. In Europe, the members of the EU gave Greece its second comprehensive … Continue reading