Equity markets did not fare well in September: the S&P 500 was down 7.2% for the month. This and an uncertain global economic outlook had many hedge fund investors looking to strategies that are capable of producing positive returns regardless … Continue reading
Pension funds for U.S. and European corporations have included alternative investments in their portfolios for many years, and year after year, they continue to increase the percentage dedicated to the industry. Although the corporate pension funds in these two regions … Continue reading
Institutional investors typically have restrictions and requirements in place that guide their search for the right manager. These restrictions and requirements vary depending on the type of investor. Family offices usually look for managers that have a similar investment philosophy; … Continue reading
Generally when BHA analysts speak to investors, many are looking to gain exposure to specific regions or countries that they believe have the best opportunities. Europe, North America, Asia, and South America are typically the areas investors show the most … Continue reading
Hedge funds focused on the agriculture and natural resources sectors have been popular among investors in the past few quarters. However, BHA analysts have seen a new trend recently: investors looking to their less-liquid counterparts for growth opportunities in these … Continue reading
Multi-strategy funds of hedge funds are typically preferred by investors that want exposure to hedge funds but do not have the in-house capacity or expertise to conduct the necessary due diligence and construct a portfolio. Recently, however, BHA analysts have … Continue reading
Institutional investors typically have investment guidelines that specify the amount of assets managers must have under management, the length of their track records, and the percentage of the portfolio that should be allocated to each asset class or strategy. Often, … Continue reading
Hedge funds saw another profitable year in 2010 and in turn have seen inflows of capital from investors. While the year end numbers have not been finalized, according to Hedge Fund Research, hedge funds gained an average 3.2% in December, … Continue reading
Over the past couple of years, many investors have taken a step back and revaluated how their allocations were made and by whom. Pension funds, wealth advisors, and family offices, among others, have relied on outside firms to select and … Continue reading
During 2010, investors have been shifting their investment focus in order to find attractive strategies that are generating good returns. In the hedge fund space, relative value and global macro strategies usually generate the most amount of investor interest as … Continue reading