During 2008, managed futures funds outperformed all other hedge fund strategies. Convertible arbitrage was down -31.79 percent at year end; emerging markets, -30.38 percent; event driven, -16.91 percent; and fixed-income arbitrage was off -27.72 percent, just to name a few. … Continue reading
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Mezzanine Funds Are in Demand
At a time when many banks have shut their doors to borrowers, companies—even highly profitable ones—have been forced to look elsewhere for capital. Many have turned to mezzanine funds to finance their businesses. Mezzanine funds, which focus on businesses’ cash … Continue reading