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Contrary to popular opinion, one of the primary reasons people invest in hedge funds is to take advantage of the small steady gains for the preservation of their capital.
Due to the fact that hedge funds can use specific trading techniques unavailable to mutual funds and other investment vehicles, they are able to provide stable returns regardless of market downturn. Used correctly a well run hedge fund should have less volatility than the market in general.
Many managers strive for high alpha stray from the low volatility which should be associated with hedge funds, and use riskier strategies which provide higher returns. higher risk and greater volatility.
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What is the process of cutting a hedge is called?
The process of cutting a hedge is called Topiary
How do you hedge a call option?
You hedge a call you sold by purchasing a put in usually the same security.
When you burn hedge how hot does it get?
Very!
What long position is necessary to hedge a short call option?
It depends on whether the short call is covered or naked. If you have a short covered call (you own the stocks you wrote the call on), you wouldn't hedge it--if the call gets exercised you turn over the stocks you own and call it good. If you have a short naked call (you don't own the stock), hedge with a long call that has a strike price no more than the strike price of the short call. Maybe a few bucks less, if you can get it--if the counterparty to your short call exercises it, you exercise your long call, turn over the stock you received. Your profit will be the difference between the premiums on the calls, plus the difference between the strike prices.
What are the similarities and differences between forward and future contract?
Similarities:1. Both are derivative securities for future delivery/receipt. Agree on P and Q today for future settlement or delivery in 1 week to 10 years.2. Both are used to hedge currency risk, interest rate risk or commodity price risk.3. In principal they are very similar, used to accomplish the same goal of risk management.Differences:1. Forward contracts are private, customized contracts between a bank and its clients (MNCs, exporters, importers, etc.) depending on the client's needs. There is no secondary market for forward contracts since it is a private contractual agreement, like most bank loans (vs. bond).2. Forward contracts are settled at expiration, futures contracts are continually settled, daily settlement.3. Most (90%) of forward contracts are settled with delivery/receipt of the asset. Most futures contracts (99%) are settled with cash, NOT the commodity/asset.4. Futures markets have daily price limits.
What are the contents of hedge funds?
Contents as in what do hedge funds invest in?
How many hedge funds are there in CA?
There are over 360 hedge funds in California. You can find a list of hedge funds in CA at www.BAHedgeJobs.com Basically intended for job-seekers, but gives contact information for most hedge funds in CA including Los Angeles hedge funds and San Francisco hedge funds.
What are the largest hedge funds?
Here are a couple lists of the top 100 hedge funds and top 50 hedge funds in the US.
Can US-based hedge funds invest in offshore hedge funds?
The certainly can invest in off-shore hedge funds. There are some restriction for individuals to invest in off-shore hedge funds, though, but hedge fund entities certainly can. Off-shore hedge funds offer certain tax advantages to overseas investors, as well as endowment funds, and non-profit organizations. Individual Americans, must declare their earnings from off-shore hedge funds so in that regard they are not better of than investing in on-shore hedge funds.
What has the author Philip Coggan written?
Philip Coggan has written: 'Guide to Hedge Funds' 'Guide to hedge funds' -- subject(s): Hedge funds 'Easy Money'
What are the hedge funds in Barbados?
There are many hedge funds there especially those of the global macro variety.
How do mutual fund and hedge fund investments differ?
Mutual funds are only different from hedge funds in that they are purchased completely up front whereas hedge funds are paid for over time.
what are forex hedge funds how can i benefit from them?
A hedge is an investment designed to minimize potential losses. Hedges can include stocks, energy, precious metals, and more. Hedge funds are very flexible, offer money borrowing options, minimize regulation, and more. Forex hedge funds are hedge funds managed through the Forex company.
mutual funds provide stability to share prices safety to investors and resources?
Hedge funds are not mutual funds as hedge funds cannot be sold to the general public
What is a fund of hedge fund?
It is a fund that invests in a portfolio of hedge funds.
What exactly is a forex hedge fund?
Hedge funds are investments made as a companion to more risky endeavors in order to prevent devastating loss for the investor. FOREX often refers to foreign exchange, so forex hedge funds would likely be about hedge funds in international trade.
Why are hedge funds called hedge funds?
The term "hedge fund" originates from the practice of "hedging" or minimizing risk. However, over time, hedge funds have evolved far beyond mere hedging strategies. Today, many hedge funds engage in aggressive speculative activities that hardly resemble traditional hedging. Thus, the term is misleading and fails to accurately reflect the diverse and often risky investment practices of modern hedge funds. It's essential to acknowledge this evolution and not romanticize the industry by clinging to outdated terminology.
