Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Man Readies Education-Oriented Network in North Am
By Staff WriterNEW YORK (HedgeWorld.com)-- After a year of preparation, London-based Man Group plc* is on the verge of offering investment products in Canada and the United...
November 01, 2002
The Principal of the ThingAnew wrinkle in hedge funds is taking hold in the United States: principal protected hedge funds. These products have been used extensively in Europe, Asia,...
October 25, 2002
Fertig Joins Context CapitalNEW YORK (HedgeWorld.com)--Treesdale Partners LLC launched its fund of funds on Oct. 1 with US$14 million, with seSAN DIEGO (HedgeWorld.com)--William D. Fertig joined Context Capital...
October 25, 2002
Mediocre September for Hedge Funds: MSCINEW YORK (HedgeWorld.com)--Hedge funds tracked by Morgan Stanley Capital International returned -0.3% in September, resulting in year-to-date performance of 1.3%, based on initial estimates. The best...
October 25, 2002
CAIA Exams Set to StartThe Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Association has slated Nov. 3 as the registration date for 2003 exams for its CAIA designation.
October 21, 2002
Survey Shows Hedge Funds of Significant Interest tGREENWICH, Conn. (HedgeWorld.com)--Worldwide pension funds have begun looking to alternative investments as a refuge from the stormy stock markets and Australia is no different, according...
October 21, 2002
Canadian Institutional Investors Investing in HedgGREENWICH, Conn. (HedgeWorld.com)--Canadian pension plans and endowment funds are taking a keen interest in hedge funds, according to a recent survey of U.S. research firm...