Description
Book SynopsisIt's no secret that stock market performance over recent years has been disappointing, to say the least or abysmal, to be more realistic. And when the markets go down, mutual funds go down with them. So what are Canadian investors to do?
Hedge funds are alternative investments that are designed to provide investors with strong returns during both bull and bear markets. More widely available than ever before, the popularity of hedge funds has been growing rapidly in Canada, thanks to regulatory changes and the continued poor performance of more traditional investment vehicles. But with risks and pitfalls of their own, they are often misunderstood by the average investor.
Written by two of the industry''s top experts and commentators, this is the first book of its kind a complete guide to the hedge fund industry in Canada now completely revised:
- Includes complete coverage on: what hedge funds are and how to use them to your advantage; myths and facts about hedg
Table of Contents
Introduction. Chapter 1: The History of Hedge Funds.
Chapter 2: The Difference Between Hedge Funds and Mutual Funds.
Chapter 3: Why Canadians Need Hedge Funds.
Chapter 4: Hedge Fund Styles.
Chapter 5: Picking a Hedge Fund That's Right for You.
Chapter 6: Buying, Managing, and Selling Your Hedge Fund.
50 Hedge Fund Companies in Canada Today.
Appendix I: Glossary of Terms.
Appendix II: Resources.
List of Hedge Fund Companies.
Index.
