Hedge Fund Reader : Academics against Hedge Funds

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November 24, 2005

Academics against Hedge Funds

The most high end academic study conducted into the fledging hedge fund industry suggests that individual investors should keep away from them or minimize their exposure. The study by US economists reportedly found out that there were over 8000 funds in the industry and the total investment amounted to about $1 trillion. theaustralian reports:

The study also outlined that the hedge fund sector had high fees, inconsistent data and hard-to-understand risks. According to the academics, the hedge fund sector requires standard measures of performance and risk to allow investors to make informed decisions.

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