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Spot the Dog report outlines the worst-performing investment funds
Bestinvest has announced the latest set of results from its Spot the Dog report, which outlines the worst-performing or ‘dog’ funds in the investment universe. The report reveals a huge rise in ‘dog’ funds – almost doubling from £7.2 billion on 31st December 2008 – to an immense £14.22 billion up until the 30th September – an increase of 196%. The study, which is compiled biannually by Bestinvest’s in-house research desk, details the funds tha... [more]
Hedge funds deliver across-the-board gains in May
The EDHEC Alternative Indexes use factor analysis techniques to provide the best possible one-dimensional summaries of the information conveyed by the competing hedge fund indexes that are currently available on the market. Therefore, they can be thought of as a set of hedge fund indexes providing a cross section of existing indexes for each hedge fund strategy. In May, the stock market confirmed that it was on its way to recovery. Volatility ... [more]
Confidence is driving an upswing in all market sectors
At GIL 2009, Frost & Sullivan’s Chairman David Frigstad said: “We’ve the economy bottom out in early May with indicators all around us that the recovery has started, confidence is driving an upswing in all market sectors”. With a positive outlook ahead, he inspired the 120 plus CEOs and their growth teams that gathered in London for the GIL Global event. Mr Frigstad’s view of the current economic climate seemed to be shared by many industry l... [more]
Private investors are buying riskier funds for the first time since last November
The jury remains out on whether the recent equity and bond market rallies are sustainable in the long term. However, despite the recent rise, valuations across many asset classes look reasonable. With confidence returning to the equity markets, it is unsurprising to see private investors buying riskier funds for the first time since last November. Since the March lows, some funds have appreciated by more than 50%. The top ten performers listed... [more]
Is the recent bounce in equity markets the start of a new bull run or a bear market rally
In early March, we noticed a curiosity in the equity performance tables: for several months, the average fund had been out-performing a falling market. The only explanation for this was that funds had high cash levels and so were positioned for market weakness. With valuations at extreme lows and pessimism rife, this was the signal we had been looking for. Markets usually make a fool out of consensus positioning and the fact that most investors w... [more]
Hedge Funds Rose 0.5% in February on Market Recovery (Update1) (Bloomberg)
March 10 (Bloomberg) -- Hedge funds returned 0.5 percent in February, led by North American managers, as global stock markets rose on signs of recovery in corporate earnings and signs that U.S. interest rates will remain low, Eurekahedge Pte said.
Hedge Funds Returned 0.5% in February on Stock Market Recovery (Bloomberg)
March 10 (Bloomberg) -- Hedge funds returned 0.5 percent in February, led by North American managers, as global stock markets rose on signs of recovery in corporate earnings and U.S. interest rates are likely to remain low, Eurekahedge Pte said.
Hedge funds struggle to raise Ucits funds (eFinancial News)
Hedge funds are finding it more difficult than traditional asset managers to raise money for new UK funds aimed at increasing liquidity and transparency, despite their stronger performance.
Whitman's funds could pose conflicts (Los Angeles Times)
The Republican candidate for California governor has stakes in oil and gas concerns that seek to influence the state. Her wealth is estimated at $1.2 billion. Billionaire GOP gubernatorial candidate Meg Whitman has invested her vast wealth in firms that sought to profit from the country's credit crisis, in venture capital and hedge funds open only to the wealthy, and in oil, gas, healthcare and ...
EU says US has pressed it on hedge fund rules (AP via Yahoo! News)
The U.S. has pressed the European Union on draft rules to regulate hedge funds, but should respect Europe's right to decide its own legislation, a top EU finance official said Thursday.
Whitman's Funds Could Pose Conflicts (FOX40 Sacramento)
Billionaire GOP gubernatorial candidate Meg Whitman has invested her vast wealth in firms that sought to profit from the country's credit crisis, in venture capital and hedge funds open only to the wealthy, and in oil, gas, healthcare and other concerns seeking to influence state policy.
Hedge Funds Returned 0.5% in February on Stock Market Recovery (MalaysiaNews.net)
March 10 (Bloomberg) -- Hedge funds returned 0.5 percent in February, led by North American managers, as global stock markets rose on signs of recovery in corporate earnings and U.S. interest rates ar...
Hedge Funds: Market rebound plumps sovereign-wealth funds (Market Watch)
The strong rebound in global markets in the past year helped sovereign-wealth funds recoup some of the losses they suffered during the financial crisis, a study says.
One in two sovereign funds invest in alternatives-report (Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News)
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EU Says US Has Pressed It on Hedge Fund Rules (ABC News)
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