The recognition of hedge funds grew in the volatile markets encompassing the technology bubble. Hedge funds take long and short investment positions in the market, attempting to achieve gains that are dependable while insulating the fund's assets from market changes.
The challenge facing hedge fund managers will be to show that investing in a combination of cash, positions that are short and long positions matching the strategy of the fund can, at an agreed level of hazard, provide a return that is higher than that of traditional mutual funds.
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PUBLICATION DATE: October 31, 2008 PRODUCT #: 905E22-HCB-ENG
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