by Michael Panzner | Nov 17, 2015 | Definitions, Hedge Funds
In “Hedge Fund Investing: The 4-Ps,” I discussed the notion of due diligence and how investors might go about selecting a hedge fund manager. In theory, the range of criteria that can be used to make such a assessment is unlimited, which means that it... by Michael Panzner | Nov 17, 2015 | Definitions, Hedge Funds
There are various reasons why someone might want to invest in a hedge fund. The most obvious, of course, is performance, or more accurately, the prospect of acceptable future performance, however that is defined. There is no point in entrusting funds to a manager if... by Gino D'Alessio | Nov 15, 2015 | Hedge Funds
Data vendors are useful in that they allow us to find all the data we may need in one place and usually give access to charts and statistics relevant to a specific investment universe. Here is the list of the main ones in alphabetical order, we will then take a look... by Gino D'Alessio | Nov 11, 2015 | Hedge Funds, Managed Futures, Private Equity
Due Diligence consists of performing a careful, competent and thorough review of an investment, its soundness and its suitability. Due Diligence aims to identify the most appropriate funds for an investor considering various tax and legal characteristics, together... by Michael Panzner | Nov 10, 2015 | Hedge Funds
Many commentators have voiced opinions about what is wrong with hedge fund investing. In “The Misguided Focus on Hedge Fund Fees,” for example, I discussed widespread criticisms of the fees charged by managers. But complaints about performance have been just... by Michael Panzner | Nov 10, 2015 | Hedge Funds
Few doubt that billionaire Warren Buffett is a smart man and a savvy investor. But he is also a hypocrite when it comes to the subject of hedge fund investing. At the Fortune-sponsored Most Powerful Women Summit in October, he criticized the hedge fund industry, most... by Renee Ann Breiten | Nov 3, 2015 | Hedge Funds
The hedge fund industry is filled with superstar managers. They consistently turn out above-average returns, making enough money for their investors that their notorious management and performance fees don’t take too much off the top. These finance rock stars use... by Gino D'Alessio | Nov 2, 2015 | Hedge Funds
Hedge Funds Universe Hedge Funds have a myriad of different types of strategies and it should be well defined and stated in the investment memorandum. There is no official list and even market-wide definitions of styles may vary considerably depending on who is... by Michael Panzner | Nov 2, 2015 | Hedge Funds
It was big news on Wall Street when the California Public Employees’ Retirement System announced just over a year ago that it was planning to axe its $4 billion stake in hedge funds, saying that they were “too expensive and complex.” Calpers is... by Gino D'Alessio | Oct 21, 2015 | Hedge Funds
Hedge Fund Longevity It is vital that Due Diligence is performed before investing in any fund. This helps us take on less risk and hopefully avoid funds that are managed badly, more likely to fail, or simply more likely to be fraudulent. Hedge Funds are well known for... by Gino D'Alessio | Oct 21, 2015 | Hedge Funds
Hedge Fund Portfolio Construction Portfolio construction shouldn’t be taken lightly and leads to a complex fund selection process. There are many steps to be taken in the Due Diligence needed to filter higher performing managers from their lesser peers. It is well... by Gino D'Alessio | Oct 14, 2015 | Hedge Funds
Hedge funds are well known for being risky and at the same time rewarding with the emphasis being on risky. The truth is they can be extremely risky as a standalone investment in any single Hedge Fund. However placed within the context of a diversified portfolio...
