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Informationen zum Autor RICHARD C. WILSON is a hedge fund consultant and head of the Hedge Fund Group, the largest hedge fund networking group in the industry. He is also the creator of the successful Web site HedgeFundBlogger.com. Wilson writes a daily article on the hedge fund industry for the site, as well as straightforward educational pieces on hedge fund strategies, terms and definitions, trends, interviews, videos, and book reviews. He also founded and holds two 100% online training sessions for the Certified Hedge Fund Professional (CHP) Designation Program, a professional certification program catering to professionals in the hedge fund industry. Klappentext An accessible guide to effectively operating in the hedge fund arenaHedge funds are now in the news more than a thousand times a day and yet it is hard to find clear, factual information about how they operate, raise capital, and invest. The Hedge Fund Book provides real-world case studies of various hedge fund managers providing a solid foundation in specialized hedge fund knowledge for both financial professionals and those aspiring to enter this field.It provides an analysis of funds within different phases of their life cycles and investment processes, and examines each cycle in ways that would be informational for marketers as well as investors, bankers, and financial professionals who would like to learn more about day-to-day hedge fund operations* Addresses everything you need to know about this popular segment of the financial industry within a case study format* Each chapter contains several types of investment and situational analyses, insights and best practices along with a review and "test your knowledge section"* Written by a successful hedge fund consultant and head of one of the largest hedge fund networking groups in the industry with more than 30,000 members* This book is required reading for participants within the hedge fund industry's leading designation program, the CHP DesignationIf you're looking to gain a better understanding of hedge funds, look no further than The Hedge Fund Book. Zusammenfassung An accessible guide to effectively operating in the hedge fund arena Hedge funds are now in the news more than a thousand times a day and yet it is hard to find clear, factual information about how they operate, raise capital, and invest. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface xi My Story xii Disclosure of Financial Interests xiii Acknowledgments xv Introduction 1 Chapter 1 Hedge Fund Fundamentals 5 Hedge Fund Mechanics and Statistics 6 History of Hedge Funds 8 Media Portrayal of Hedge Funds 9 Hedge Fund Ecosystem 10 Future of the Hedge Fund Industry 13 Chapter Summary 13 Review Questions 14 Chapter 2 Institutionalization and Operations 17 Stephen Abrahams, Vice President of Marketing for a London-Based Hedge Fund 18 Bob Pardo, CEO and President, Pardo Capital Limited 19 Vinod Paul, Managing Director of Service and Business Development, Eze Castle Integration 21 Nakul Nayyar, Quantitative Trading/Support, Quad Capital 24 Hendrik Klein, CEO, Da Vinci Invest Ltd. 26 Sheri Kanesaka, Associate, Michelman & Robinson, LLP 29 Eric Warshal, CEO, Fund Associates 30 Lance Baraker and William Katts, Senior Managing Directors, TradeStation Prime 32 Chapter Summary 36 Review Questions 36 Chapter 3 Hedge Fund Marketing Pro 39 Bad News 40 Public Relations Management 41 Educational Marketing 42 Forget about Contacting More Investors 43 E-Mail Marketing Best Practices 45 Copy Writing 49 Case Profile 50 Stephen Abrahams, Vice President of Marketing for a London-Based Hedge Fund 54 Pratik Sharma, Managing Director, Atyant Capital 55 Hendrik Klein, CEO, Da Vin...
