How to beat the hedge-fund cheats
Article Abstract:
Hedge funds hold some mystique for many private investors, who see them as exclusive investment vehicles which financial experts run. Scams have arisen through misrepresentations in both marketing materials and subsequent reports. Investors should be cautious and aim to spot omissions, inconsistencies and false statements. They should be wary of funds that offer high returns as a result of computer programs, and they should assess funds' leverage levels and the experience of the fund managers.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 1999
User Contributions:
Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:
Market drivers
Article Abstract:
United Kingdom index tracking funds are becoming increasingly important in investent portfolios, as has occurred in the US, where they account for 15% of the investments of US mutual funds. These funds offer low costs and have outperformed many active funds. There is concern about possible market distortions arising from the popularity of this investment vehicle. UK investors tend to be cautious and retail investors are not likely to cause volatility.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 1999
User Contributions:
Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:
- Abstracts: A new study identifies the omakes and breakso of diversity initiatives. Six principles for designing the accountable organizations
- Abstracts: Take three corporate bond Peps.... Man's best friend? Advice for bond pep buyers
- Abstracts: Expect a setback in September. The day in the life of a market maker. Gonzalez goodbye good for Madrid?
- Abstracts: Japan: Mr Dollar speaks. Dollar doubts unsettle investors. Japan: unwinding