How to Invest in Hedge Funds by Matthew Ridley

How to Invest in Hedge Funds by Matthew Ridley

Hedge fund investment is a specialist area that is largely immune to market upturns and downturns, and can potentially profit when prices are falling. Because of this, there is growing interest in this area from investment professionals - many of whom have little or no knowledge of how these funds operate. Disappointing returns from the mainstream markets has accelerated interest in the area, and many otherwise experienced investment professionals are scrambling to reinvent themselves as hedge fund specialists. The particularly high margin that hedge funds can offer has further fuelled their popularity. How to Invest in Hedge Funds is written by one of the most experienced practitioners in the field and provides a uniquely balanced approach that outlines both the failings and advantages of this kind of fund. The book is an accessible and practical guide that unravels all the relevant considerations when investing in hedge funds. The book is packed with the practical issues and examples and guides the reader through the whole process. Contents include: * Definition, origin, structure and life cycle of a typical hedge fund * Risks and merits of hedge funds * Types of hedge fund strategy * How to select a hedge fund * Portfolio construction and management * How to organise a hedge fund research effort * Funds of hedge funds

"This is, quite simply, the best non-technical exposition of hedge funds" - The WealthNET "A timely introduction and analysis of this complex and diverse asset class." - Gary Blass, MD, Consulta Limited "Extremely informative - a thorough synopsis of how funds view different investments." - Marc Lasry, Managing Partner, Avenue Capital Group"

Matthew Ridley has been in the hedge fund selection industry since 1994 when he joined Liberty Ermitage. Here he managed the Ermitage Emerging Markets Fund and attained a variety of awards for its performance. Since 2000 he has been at Consulta Limited acting as Head of Research. Matthew has extensive knowledge of the hedge fund industry both as an analyst and as a funds portfolio manager.

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ISBN 13	9780749445768
ISBN 10	0749445769
Title	How to Invest in Hedge Funds
Author	Matthew Ridley
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Kogan Page Ltd
Year published	2006-02-03
Number of pages	432
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