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Hedge Fund Databases | Survey of Databases

March 8, 2010

Hedge fund databases are online databases that collect and publish information and performance results from hedge fund managers who list their fund.  Usually these databases are open to accredited investors who subscribe to the website.
Aside from providing basic information on the hedge fund, including the name of the fund, the manager, and contact information, the [...]

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Insider Trading Overview

November 15, 2009

In light of the recent focus on insider trading, we are publishing the SEC’s discussion on Insider Trading which can also be found here.  The information below contains a broad overview of some of the important aspects which hedge fund managers should understand about the insider trading prohibitions.
For a greater background discussion on the legal [...]

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Hedge Funds and Investors: June 2009

July 9, 2009

Overview of the Hedge Fund Industry in June

It is nice to have a chance to step back from the regulatory side to see the big picture of the hedge fund industry.  The article below discusses what is currently happening in the various hedge fund strategies and what investors are looking for from managers.  The article [...]

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MFA Releases Sound Practices Guide for Hedge Funds

April 1, 2009

Guide Focuses on Hedge Fund Risk Management and Other Operational Issues
Unfortunately the new world of hedge fund investing and hedge fund due diligence has become more complicated and hedge fund management companies now need to increase their focus on operational and business issues.  While many managers are happy to attend to their trading strategies and [...]

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Recommended Hedge Fund Articles for Start-up Hedge Fund Managers

November 21, 2008

Last week we posted our most popular hedge fund articles to date.  This week we are providing start up hedge fund managers with a “hedge fund manager start up guide” which consists of the most important articles for start-up (and existing) hedge fund managers.  The following article provide you with the background information you need [...]

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What is an accredited investor? Accredited investor definition

September 17, 2008

Hedge fund managers can only admit certain investors into their hedge funds.  Most hedge funds are structured as private placements relying on the Regulation D 506 offering rules.  Under the Reg D rules, investors must generally be “accredited investors.”  Many hedge funds have additional requirements.
With regard to individual investors, the most common of the below [...]

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