New York (HedgeCo.net) – Hedge fund launches in 2011 increased to the highest level since 2007, as investors and managers positioned for 2012 amid intense volatility and macroeconomic uncertainty, HFR reported.
Hedge fund launches totaled 1,113 in 2011, including 270 in 4Q11, the highest calendar year total since 1,197 funds launched in 2007. Fund liquidations declined from the previous quarter but rose for the full year, with 190 liquidations in 4Q11 and 775 for the year; the 2011 total represents a narrow increase over the 743 liquidations in 2010.
The total number of funds rose to 9,523 in 2011, while total hedge fund industry capital rose by 3 percent to $2.02 Trillion HFR said.
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