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More on hedge funds faring well
The resurgence of hedge funds this year has been often noted. To put it in perspective, recall that in the 12 months following January 2008, roughly $1 trillion was withdrawn by investors. The damage was massive. But since January of this year, the industry has staged a remarkable recovery. Reut
Hedge fund clients happy now; lower gates on funds
Is the season of extreme disgust among hedge fund clients over already? It seems that investors are a much happier lot in 2009. We tend to forget that in 2008 the average hedge fund fared much better than the average stock mutual fund. One could argue that on average the ones that survived and hun
Secondary market in hedge funds growing?
IDD reports that there may signs of life when it comes to the $100 billion in "sidelined" hedge fund assets. A secondary market for these assets is apparently starting to percolate. We may see some vulture-like funds come swooping in, though it must be said that the secondary market for privat
Mutual funds battle redemptions too
Hedge funds aren't the only ones grappling with a rush to the exits. Equity mutual funds are likewise grappling with nervous investors who may want to cash out soon, reports Business Week . According to TrimTabs, redemptions as a percentage of all fund assets was 3.3 percent as of Nov. 17. The
D-day for the hedge fund industry
Some people in the hedge fund industry have taken to calling Saturday, Nov. 15, D-Day--the last day for investors to make a redemption request for the year. There is some fear that a flood of such requests could force hedge funds into more panic selling. Reuters reports there is indeed a lot o
