Hedge Funds
The latest hedge funds news to help advisors understand how these alternative investments can help boost portfolio returns and reduce risk.
Fund-of-Hedge-Fund Assets Contracted to $807 Billion in 2015
By Michael S. FischerThe global fund-of-hedge-funds sector emerged from 2015 poorer by $12 billion, according to a new report from alternatives data provider Preqin.
March 28, 2016
Hedge fund invasion of U.S. Treasuries puts bond traders at riskOfficials have been looking at whether the market is running smoothly enough.
March 28, 2016
Dollar snaps 6-day rising streak as traders weigh Fed’s pathTraders will watch a speech by Fed Chair Janet Yellen Tuesday for clues about the central banks rate path.
March 24, 2016
Chicago’s plan to overhaul city pensions ruled illegalChicago, the third-largest city in the nation, shortchanged its pensions over the last decade, creating a $20 billion shortfall.
March 18, 2016
Trudeau reverses Harper policy on pension-eligibility agePrime Minister Justin Trudeau will keep 65 as the age when Canadians can begin to collect state pension benefits.
March 15, 2016
Liquid Alts Record Third Monthly Loss in FebruaryMost substrategies were underwater, with only global macro staying dry.
March 15, 2016
Top European pension opts for roads as hedge funds left behindEuropes second largest pension fund seeks more stable and higher returns to help meet funding requirements.
March 11, 2016
SEC’s Risk Chief to Target Hedge Funds With ExamsHead of new unit says exams will zero in on portfolio management trading and back-office operations.