New York, November 2, 2010 (HedgeCo.net) – The HedgeCo.Net (HCN) Hedge Fund Emerging Markets Index performed well last month at +4.03%, up from -4.31% in the last year. The HCN Index compared with the S&P500 at 3.00% – 3.99%, respectively.
The HCN Hedge Fund Aggregate Index averaged an annual return 0.60% compared to the S&P500 at 0.13%.
Some of the key findings include:
- The Long Only Index peformed the best, up 6.15% in one month, 7.37% YTD. Down from 10.65% in the last year but up from than the 36 month average of -3.32%
- HCN Total Hedge Fund Index is up 3.27% in one month, 6.25% YTD. Down from 8.45% in the last year and 16.00% in the prior 36 months
- The HCN Market Neutral Index is at 0.60 compared to the S&P500 at 0.13%
Contact information:
Alex Akesson, Editor for HedgeCo.net
Email: alex@hedgeco.net
Phone: (561) 578 4435
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