In the week ending 15 April, 2016, a survey has found that the evolution of funds of funds reflects the changing roles of traditional fund of funds in the investment landscape. The annual survey also found that there fewer funds of funds but, on average, they have more assets under management. The average asset size of the organization responding was $8.0bn. The respondents said, on average, at least $4.4bn is needed to "survive and thrive." A study by Capital Dynamics has found that strategic asset allocation is a primary driver for private equity performance; and another study has found that only a few skilled hedge fund managers are able to effectively manage both systematic risk management. Ramius has entered into a strategic partnership with Margate Capital to launch a long/short equity strategy fund; and Frederic Favre and Alexandre Germak are joining former BlueCrest partner Melanie Owen to start macro hedge fund firm Alpstone Capital later this year. ShelteR Investment Management has launched a landmark alternative UCITS fund of funds. The Lyxor Hedge Fund Index was down -0.7% as of end April 5 (-2.5% YTD); The Preqin All-Strategies Hedge Fund benchmark posted 2.82% in March (-0.28% YTD); Eurekahedge said that Greater China-focused hedge fund managers posted gains and were up 4.69%; The SS&C GlobeOp Hedge Fund Performance Index measured 0.90%; IndexIQ said that investable hed...................... To view our full article Click here |
Alternative Market Briefing Weekly
Saturday, April 16, 2016
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