•  
• Tweet
•  
•        Print
•  
•         Track Keywords
•  
• 

By Christine Gaylican, Opalesque Asia:

The second quarter saw 292 hedge funds liquidate, a 22% decrease from the 376 funds liquidated in 1Q-2009, says a report of Hedge Fund Research (HFR) (Source).

Nevertheless, the same report affirms that during the same period the number of fund launches rose to 182 in the second quarter of 2009, compared to 148 the previous quarter, suggesting an improving environment for both performance and risk appetite.

Capintro Partners, an alternative investment placement specialist with offices in London and in Dubai, issued a study called "Hedge Funds: A More Compelling Investment" in September-09. According to the study, not all the numbers are bleak. Opportunities abound, it says, and the wise manager knows where and when to look.

"Considerable volatility and directional moves remain in the credit markets due to both technical and fundamental factors. Hedge fund strategies that are able to take advantage of directional moves and adapt to the adjustments are best suited to outperform the rest of the competition," says the study.

Hedge fund managers grant more incentives

Capintro's study highlights that one of the best strategies used by hedge fund managers to cope during the hard times is the willingness to provid......................

To view our full article Click here