Smaller Hedge Funds Turn to Individuals for Investments

Asia-Pacific hedge funds with less than $100 million in assets are turning to millionaires for investments. These funds are having trouble as institutions generally favor funds with more impressive assets and proven track records. The debt crisis in Europe and the worldwide economic issues have boosted volatility on equity markets to a two-year high, increasing …

Hedge Funds Record Best Gain Since April

As global stocks rally in the face of improved earnings, hedge funds have recorded a 1.4% gain- the best since April. According to Emma Sugarman of BNP Paribas SA, “There was a broad rally in the market, which led to positive performance. She added that “De-risking in September and raising cash levels meant a lot …