The average workday for a hedge fund manager usually begins early and runs late. It is rarely, if ever, a 40-hour-a-week job.

Hedge funds may have an aura of exoticism and modernism, but their goals are as old as the art of investing itself. They seek a positive annual return (the higher the better), limited swings in value, ...

Hedge fund returns measure profit/loss compared to initial investment. Annualization adjusts profits to a yearly scale, aiding comparison. A positive sharp ratio indicates returns outweigh risks.

One of the hottest stories on Wall Street over the past few years has been the rise of so-called “pod shops.” These ...

But what exactly is a hedge fund, and why should you consider investing in one? Let's start with the basics. A hedge fund is a pooled investment vehicle, similar in principle to the mutual funds ...

LONDON, Dec 11 (Reuters) - New hedge fund launches will 'likely' end the year at their lowest in 24 years amid tough ...

LONDON, Dec 20 (Reuters) - Behind a record surge in cocoa prices this year, a corner of financial markets that drives the cost of chocolate underwent a seismic shift: the hedge funds that oiled ...

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