As recently as ten years ago, smaller and newer managers stood at a distinct disadvantage when compared with their larger, more established peers. Despite many positive attributes and the promise of impressive alpha and diversification benefits, smaller managers were often … Continue reading
Distressed credit is one of the top five most popular hedge fund strategies according to data collected by BHA. Of the 2,062 hedge fund mandates BHA analysts have collected, 249, or roughly 12.1%, are for distressed credit funds. Just … Continue reading
With the persistent financial turmoil in the EU and the August downgrade of the United States’ credit rating, most fund managers and investors throughout 2011 sought to avoid market volatility. They refocused their investment plans to accommodate a more global … Continue reading
Investors have traditionally flocked to the emerging manager space to access niche and unconventional strategies. Investors have viewed smaller funds as potential generators of alpha, since their focus and agility enable them to exploit opportunities either overlooked by larger funds … Continue reading
In terms of investor interest, 2011 was a great year for hedge funds that invest in the U.S. According to data gathered by BHA analysts, demand for U.S.-focused hedge funds has been steadily increasing since the fourth quarter of 2010. … Continue reading
Investors looking for a simple way to add diversification to their hedge fund portfolio have a few basic options. They can manage their own portfolio, adding diversification by investing where they see fit, or they can almost completely divest themselves … 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
The second half of 2011 has seen a sharp increase in the number of large, well-known hedge funds announcing their intentions to close to new investors. Managers typically close a fund to new investors when the amount of assets exceeds … Continue reading
Long/short equity hedge fund managers have the ability to generate alpha by using stock and cash positions and by adjusting their market exposure to various sectors and regions. In the past few months, BHA analysts have noticed an increasing number … Continue reading
As hedge fund managers close out a very difficult year, investors have begun to look towards next year’s allocations. Despite lackluster returns, hedge funds are on pace to end the year with net subscriptions higher than at any time since … Continue reading