In the world of clean technology investing, the public eye has most recently been focused on U.S. solar-panel manufacturer Solyndra. Two months ago, the firm ceased all business activity—less than three years after receiving a $535 million loan from the … Continue reading
During the first eight months of 2011, 777 BHA mandates mentioned an interest in emerging managers with less than $75 million in assets. Of these, 298 were collected during the first four months of the year and 479 were gathered … Continue reading
Although the global public marketplace has experienced extreme levels of uncertainty and volatility recently, private equity investors have not shown any signs of losing interest in evaluating funds. That’s because these investors are looking for opportunities that are often overlooked … Continue reading
Over the past few months, BHA analysts have noticed that demand for long/short credit managers has been rising substantially among hedge fund investors. The number of long/short credit mandates received in April jumped an incredible 54% when compared with the … Continue reading
Analyzing hedge fund mandates from the past five weeks, BHA analysts noted that 44% specified an interest in global macro funds. This continues a trend analysts spotted at the end of the first quarter. Then, of approximately 650 hedge fund … Continue reading
Recently, BHA analysts have seen a unique increase in the number of investor mandates that mention an interest in hedge funds with exposure to the U.S. It is no secret that investors around the world are seeking new opportunities in … Continue reading
Throughout 2010 and into the first quarter of 2011, BHA analysts spoke with well over 1,000 private equity investors from around the globe. When the research team analyzed their mandates, the sector that was mentioned most often as an area … Continue reading
During the past quarter, the hedge fund universe has begun to see increased inflows and some of its highest returns in years. With the recent steady rise in returns, and the outperformance of global equity markets, many hedge fund investors … Continue reading
During recent conversations with BHA analysts, hedge fund investors have been expressing increased interest for funds focused on the technology sector. Comparing hedge fund mandates from the first three weeks of September with first three weeks of August, the number … Continue reading
Liquidity and transparency have been the watch words of investors since the financial crisis. Recently, however, BHA analysts noted another trend in the hedge fund community. Investors are looking to fixed-income hedge fund strategies for consistent returns, and managers have … Continue reading