Category Archives: HedgeCo News
Hedge Fund investors change tactics in 3rd Quarter
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (HEDGECO.NET) – A new poll conducted by LJH in conjunction with Reuters has revealed that hedge fund investors have changed tactics during the third quarter. This change intactics was aimed at improving returns in a year […]
Oil prices drop as Hedge Funds exit market
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (HEDGECO.NET) – Oil prices have declined further from the all time peak of $55.67 reached on October 25, 2004. Energy analysts said hedge funds are exiting from the oil marketsfor now, in part due to easing […]
Jersey Hedge Fund Industry grew by 13% in past year
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (HEDGECO.NET) – The hedge fund Industry in Jersey is witnessing significant growth, according to a study by Fitzrovia International. The new research shows that the Jersey hedgefund industry grew by double digit numbers during 2003 by […]
Hedge Funds Converge on Option derivatives
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (HEDGECO.NET) – As a result of declining opportunities in the equity markets due to declining volatility, many hedge fund managers are looking for alpha in the options market.Many of these managers are increasing their exposure in […]
New Survey says Hedge Funds Assets Have Surpassed $1 Trillion
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (HEDGECO.NET) – A new released survey has shown that global assets under management by hedge funds have surpassed the $1 trillion mark. There has been discrepancy amongst thepublished reports about total assets managed by global hedge […]
Standard & Poor’s releases October Hedge Fund performance data
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (HEDGECO.NET) – Standard & Poor’s has published its hedge fund performance data for October. According to the released data, the index gained 0.72% for the month led by strongperformance from both directional and event-driven managers. The […]
Belgian Pension Fund Considering Hedge Fund investments
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (HEDGECO.NET) – The VKG Belgian Pension Fund is looking for alternative investments, according to a new release. Members of the retirement fund include dentists, pharmacists, anddoctors. Currently the fund has about EUR 500 million in its […]
New Hedge Fund investor sentiment shifting towards Commodities
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (HEDGECO.NET) – A new released survey by Tara Capital, a Geneva based hedge fund advisor, shows that new investor interest is shifting towards commodities and managed futures.According to new research unveiled by Tara Capital, investors are […]
Another top bank official quits to begin new Hedge Fund
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (HEDEGECO.NET) – Another high profile manager at Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein [DrKW] has announced his intentions to begin his own hedge fund management venture. According toDow Jones, Jorge Villon, said he is quitting his current job at […]
Van Hedge Fund Advisors Releases November Market Indicators
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (HEDGECO.NET) – The Nashville based Van Hedge Fund Advisors International; LLC (“VAN”) has announced its November market sentiment indicators for U.S. equities, the U.S. Dollarand the U.S. Treasury 10-year Note. The indicators reflect the outlook of […]
New Eton Park Hedge fund opens with $3.5 billion
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (HEDGECO.NET) – The Eton Park Hedge Fund has opened its doors with about $3.5 billion in assets according to Bloomberg report. The new fund, Eton Park Capital Management LP, wasput together by former Goldman Sachs partner […]
Lawyers warn investors to use caution in selecting Hedge Funds
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (HEDGECO.NET) – Lawyers have warned hedge fund investors to use caution in choosing which hedge fund managers to invest with. The warning resulted from the potential problemswhich could arise when former hedge fund partners suddenly decides […]