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    Understanding Hedge Funds
    Understanding Hedge Funds
    Understanding Hedge Funds
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    Understanding Hedge Funds

    By Scott Frush

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    Capitalize on the Opportunities Hedge Funds Offer for Increased Investment Returns and Reduced Risk

    Understanding Hedge Funds is a clear, direct guide to the nature and use of hedge funds. This concise resource demystifies the different types of hedge funds, weighs the opportunities and risks, and helps you determine which ones are best for you.

    Writing in an informal, user-friendly style, financial expert Scott Frush answers any question you may have about these largely unregulated investments. Avoiding complex mathematics, he presents an overview of the hedge fund market…describes the place of hedge funds in the global financial system…explains how to pick a hedge fund manager… and shows you how to avoid common mistakes and misconceptions.

    With this wealth-building resource you'll be to:

  • Learn the advantages and disadvantages of hedge funds vs. mutual funds
  • Discover strategies for low, moderate, and high-risk investing
  • Learn about the role of hedge funds in asset allocation
  • Explore important legal and regulatory issues impacting hedge funds
  • Utilize the author's valuable hedge fund checklist and toolkit
    • LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMcGraw-Hill Education
    Release dateJan 12, 2007
    ISBN9780071631570
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