BASICS
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For those of you who are new to hedge funds, here are the basics. . . .
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Akin Gump's Hedge Funds FAQ's
Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer &
Feld, L.L.P.
August, 2000
By Eliot D. Raffkind (eraffk more....
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Mutual Funds vs. Hedge Funds -- the differences:
Mutual funds are operated by investment companies, regulated by the SEC, the IRS and o more....
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Hedge Funds and Mutual Funds: Some Further Thoughts
Why should investors be interested in what hedge funds are doing given
that the average i more....
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Definition of Hedge Funds
A hedge fund is a private investment limited partnership that invests in a variety of secu more....
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Domestic and Offshore Hedge Funds
The following is a broad summary of the rules governing hedge funds. It is not intended more....
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Where hedge funds fit into the market ecosystem
Model 1: The Ecology of Markets
A System Diagram of the Major Market Relations. more....
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Classifying Hedge Funds by Risk
This chart illustrates a general classification of risk in relation to hedge fund styles. more....
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Strategies ... Definitions
Convertible Arbitrage: An investment strategy that is long convertible securities ( more....
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What is a fund of funds?
Simply put, a fund of funds is a one that invests in other hedge funds. By it's very natur more....
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Strategies ... Hedging Techniques
With all this talk of hedging, it might help to provide a definition of what is meant so t more....
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Hedge Fund Accounting Basics
NOTE: Do not act on any of this information without contacting an attorney, accountant more....
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The Dawn Of A New Era On Hedge Funds
A new era is dawning on hedge funds in the wake of Long-Term Capital Management (LTCM) whe more....
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