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Hedge Fund Performance for the Third-Quarter Lowest Since 2003

October 15, 2008 : Permalink

West Palm Beach (HedgeCo.net) – Morningstar, Inc. reported that hedge funds reported the worst losses in the Morningstar Hedge Fund Index’s history, which began in January 2003. In September, the Morningstar 1000 Hedge Fund index dropped 7.87%, more than double […]

Hedge funds Down in August

September 18, 2008 : Permalink

West Palm Beach (HedgeCo.net) – The Morningstar 1000 Hedge Fund Index lost 3.12% in August, significantly underperforming U.S. and global equity and bond markets. August, like July, was characterized by a large drop in emerging markets and commodities. "Even though […]

Who Needs A Hedge Fund Anyway?

August 22, 2008 : Permalink

CNBC – Returns are meager or negative, capital flows are slowing and hedge funds appear to be folding at a record rate; so monied investors might be prompted to ask … who needs a hedge fund anyway?  “Institutions have taken […]