When investors look at emerging hedge fund managers, they naturally see them as filling a particular bucket within their portfolio. Often, however, fund managers are hesitant to label themselves in this fashion. Rather, upfront, each firm seeks to stand out … Continue reading
During the financial crisis and since then, many have questioned hedge fund managers’ 2 and 20 fee structure. Managers have many justifications for this structure, but the main one is that it is the compensation for active fund management. Hedge … Continue reading
Various reports on emerging managers have shown that smaller firms have consistently outperformed their more established counterparts in both up and down markets. In a study that was conducted from December 31, 1990, through June 30, 2008, emerging managers produced … Continue reading
BHA analysts work diligently to speak with investors not only in the United States but also around the world, including Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. In Australia, investors have historically voiced a strong, almost overwhelming preference for managers located … Continue reading
Just as investors have been showing increased interest in Asia-focused hedge funds, BHA analysts are finding investors targeting Asia-focused real estate funds as well. Over the past month, just under 22 percent of all real estate investors looked to Asia … Continue reading
Investor interest in private equity funds has been curbed due to the illiquidity associated with the asset class and the apparent lack of deal flow in many markets. That, however, has not been the case in India This year, over … Continue reading
Investor interest in private equity funds has been concentrated on the developed markets of the United States and Europe. However, this year, there has been a spike in the number of investors researching Asia-focused funds—in particular, growth-capital and small- to … Continue reading
Hedge fund investors have expressed a consistent interest in event-driven strategies given the turbulence in the market. Recently, however, investors who were previously looking at merger arbitrage or distressed funds have shifted their attention away from these focused subsets of … Continue reading
During the week of April 5, there was a pronounced increase in the number of investors looking to funds of funds to gain exposure to emerging markets. Compared with the prior week when no fund of funds investors were targeting … Continue reading
Brazilian real estate is showing some promise for 2010. While the United States and Europe continue to face tight credit markets and declining real estate values, Brazil is emerging as a sound long-term investment opportunity. The reason behind this is … Continue reading