Monthly Archives: September 2012
Hedge fund reaps riches on drought-hit corn
Daily Rep – For three excruciating weeks in May, Renee Haugerud, the founder of New York hedge fund Galtere Ltd., agonized that her wager on corn was a massive mistake. She had started buying in March, when futures contracts averaged […]
How Savvy Seniors Beat Hedge Funds
Seeking Alpha – I recently had a discussion with a friend of mine who manages money for a hedge fund. The conversation was very illuminating, and also convinced me – once again – that savvy individual investors can beat the […]
Hedge Fund Insider Trading: Rajiv Goel Sentenced To Probation And Fines
New York (HedgeCo.Net) In the latest Galleon hedge fund indictment, Rajiv Goel, a former Intel Corp. executive, received leniency after apologizing saying he was “deeply ashamed….. I had a serious lapse of judgment and good sense.” The US federal court in New York on Monday sentenced him […]
Hedge Fund Performance up 0.84% in August
PRNewswire – The Dow Jones Credit Suisse Hedge Fund Index finished up 0.84% in August. A new monthly commentary offers insight into hedge fund performance through the month of August. Some key findings from the report include: Hedge funds, as measured […]
US institutions choose non-stock assets in volatile market
Reuters – U.S. pension funds, charitable groups, endowments and other large institutional investors are taking on more exposure in non-traditional “alternative” investments — such as private equity and hedge funds — to buffer against volatile stock markets, an investor survey […]
Hedge Funds Cut Bets as Prices Drop Most Since June: Commodities
BusinessWeek – Hedge funds cut bullish commodity bets for the first time this month as weaker manufacturing from China and Europe eclipsed central banks’ efforts to boost growth, driving down prices the most since June. Money managers decreased their net-long […]
Asian Hedge Fund Assets Rise To Over $144 Billion
New York (HedgeCo.Net) – The Asian hedge fund industry saw an expansion in 1H2012 to reach $144.09 billion in assets. This reflects a 2.5% growth from the $140.62 billion level seen at the end of a very tough 2011, the […]
SEC Charges 3 in North Carolina with Insider Trading
InAudit – The Securities and Exchange Commission has charged a former member of the board of directors at a North Carolina-based insurance company with illegally tipping inside information about an impending merger The SEC alleges that H. Thomas Davis, Jr., […]
October 11: Ninth Annual Hedge Fund Rocktoberfest In New York
New York (HedgeCo.Net) – The Ninth Annual Hedge Fund Rocktoberfest – New York City, the annual fundraiser for children’s charity A Leg To Stand On, is taking place on Thursday, October 11 at 583 Park Avenue in New York City. […]
EisnerAmper Releases 5th Pulse of Private Equity Survey: Industry Whistles Past Graveyard
EisnerAmper’s fifth edition of The Pulse of Private Equity, its biannual research report based on survey results from private equity fund executives, showed that closing deals in private equity remains a challenge while smaller or less established funds in particular […]
Man Group confirms new corporate structure proposals
Reuters – Hedge fund manager Man Group on Monday unveiled details of a corporate restructuring plan aimed at streamlining its bloated capital base, increasing its financial flexibility and ability to maintain its dividend policy. Man is to consult shareholders on […]