Book description
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An accessible overview of hedge funds, from their historical origin, to their perceived effect on the global economy, to why individual investors should understand how they work, The Little Book of Hedge Funds is essential reading for anyone seeking the tools and information needed to invest in this lucrative yet mysterious world. Authored by wealth management expert Anthony Scaramucci, and providing a comprehensive overview of this shadowy corner of high finance, the book is written in a straightforward and entertaining style. Packed with introspective commentary, highly applicable advice, and engaging anecdotes, this Little Book:
Explains why the future of hedge funds lies in their ability to provide greater transparency and access in order to attract investors currently put off because they do not understand how they work
Shows that hedge funds have grown in both size and importance in the investment community and why individual investors need to be aware of their activities
Demystifies hedge fund myths, by analyzing the infamous 2 and 20 performance fee and addressing claims that there is an increased risk in investing in hedge funds
Explores a variety of financial instruments—including leverage, short selling and hedging—that hedge funds use to reduce risk, enhance returns, and minimize correlation with equity and bond markets
Written to provide novice investors, experienced financiers, and financial institutions with the tools and information needed to invest in hedge funds, this book is a must read for anyone with outstanding questions about this key part of the twenty-first century economy.
Table of contents
- Cover
- Contents
- Title
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Foreword
- Introduction
- Chapter One: What is a Hedge Fund?
- Chapter Two: The Parlor Cars of the Gravy Train
- Chapter Three: Accessing the Inaccessible
- Chapter Four: Heads We Win; Tails you Lose
- Chapter Five: The Alpha Game
- Chapter Six: Ironing Out Inefficiencies
- Chapter Seven: A Balancing Act
- Chapter Eight: If you Can’t Beat ’Em, Join ’Em
- Chapter Nine: The Men Behind the Curtains
- Chapter Ten: From Wall Street to Park Avenue
- Conclusion
- Appendix
- Acknowledgments
Product information
- Title: The Little Book of Hedge Funds
- Author(s):
- Release date: May 2012
- Publisher(s): Wiley
- ISBN: 9781118099674
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