Hedge Funds are an area of tremendous interest at present for Trustees. Shrouded in mystery they are typically suggested as giving extra return as well as providing lower overall Portfolio Risk.
This 1/2 day Briefing is designed to give Trustees an understanding as to the nature, types, risks and returns of Hedge Funds as well as costs and performance.
No prior Hedge Funds knowledge is assumed but a general awareness of Shares and Bonds is needed.
As with all our courses, content can be tailroed for in-house presentation at the client's offices. Details on request.
Content
What are Hedge Funds ?
Background, size, location, players etc
Extra tools of Hedge Funds v Traditional funds
Why are Hedge Funds recommended for Pension Funds ?
Typical Hedge Fund cost structure
Main Hedge Fund strategies explained
- Long and Short
- Arbitrage
- Macro
- Market Timing
- Distressed Debt
- Managed Futures
Fund of Hedge Funds – why ?
Performance measures and problems.
Jargon guide
Risks and handicaps
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