The bench-marking bane
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A growing number of hedge-fund indices are being launched in a bid to bring greater security and transparency to the sector. However, the sector is a complex one and the different indices are often confusing and meaningless.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2001
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Fool's gold
Article Abstract:
Hedge funds are becoming increasingly popular with investors in the belief that such funds always perform better than equities. However, it is hard to choose between managers, and many investors may lose their money.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2001
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The latest bubble?
Article Abstract:
Hedge funds are now popular with many types of investors but many advisers believe hedge funds are risky. The new investment in hedge funds may lead to greater transparency, but future performance may not be great.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2001
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