Hedge Fund Investment Management

There has been a tremendous growth in the Hedge Fund industry. It is estimated that there are more than 6000 hedge funds in the US alone. The bear market of the early 2000’s has convinced many people that they can not just own stocks outright or inside mutual funds. Thus, hedge funds have found themselves growing in popularity. Most investors understand mutual funds. They understand that the manager selects stocks and buys them. They also understand why they made (or lost) money in their mutual fund investments. The same thing can not be said about hedge funds. Hedge funds come in a variety of flavors. Even savvy investors are often hard pressed to explain the sources of return of their hedge funds. This book should be read by anyone who has invested or is considering an investment in a hedge fund. It should also be read by anyone who is considering starting a hedge fund. The book explains the different types of funds as well as covers t