At a hedge fund roundtable set up by Opalesque in the Netherlands, managers pointed out that the longer the investment horizon, the better investors can deal with higher risk. The managers also cited a number of reasons why in general the investment horizon has become shorter for many investors, resulting in a structural change of the markets. This development is exacerbated through volatility and down markets. This view was confirmed by William Ackman who also said that the financial market volatility was being driven by short-term money without regard to long-term economic fundamentals. Among outlooks, U.S.-focused hedge funds are preparing for their worst year since the 2008 global financial crisis following a series of letdown; and Jeffrey Gundlach has warned that the U.S. equity market and other risk markets are facing another round of selling pressure. Ledger Petroleum launches oil and gas fund that will 'throw off cash flow for decades’; and Vontobel Asset has launched the Harcourt Alternative Leaders Fund, a SICAV-compliant version of its flagship fund of hedge funds strategy. Context Asset Management has launched the Context Macro Opportunities Fund. Global macro hedge fund Armored Wolf is shutting down and transform into a small family office; MeehanCom...................... To view our full article Click here |
Alternative Market Briefing Weekly
Saturday, October 10, 2015
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