Research puts price on hedge fund "illiquidity premium"
Lock-ups, redemption gates, notice periods...liquidity has become a major issue in the hedge fund industry - and a new study now tries to put a price on it.
Study is first to examine the secondary market for stakes in hedge funds
Buying a hedge fund has always been a yes/no decision. But there is a small secondary market for hedge fund units, and it can provide some interesting insights.
Survey of hedge fund professionals: 130/30 "minor discussion within larger context"
Several surveys have probed investors and managers about 130/30. But a new poll of nearly 500 alternative investment professionals contains some new insights.
South Africa seems to be getting a lot of play recently - in part due to its position as the world's Fort Knox. But is there alpha in Africa? One reader says "yes!"
Small US hedge funds fail to reach orbit, fall back to Earth.
A recent report revealed that small hedge funds shut down more often than larger funds. Not a huge surprise, really, given the gravity of the situation.