The Fundamentals of Hedge Fund Management

Updated edition of the book that gives investors, advisors, andmanagers the tools they need to launch and maintain a hedge fund intoday's economy The hedge fund industry has gone through dramatic changes inrecent years. Investors of all types continue to want to placetheir assets into these investment vehicles even in the wake of thecredit crisis, massive frauds, and insider trading scandals. Oncethe forbidden fruit of Wall Street, hedge funds are now considered"must have" investments in any diversified portfolio. Now in itssecond edition, The Fundamentals of Hedge Fund Management isrevised and updated to address how the credit crisis, legislation,fraud, technology, investor demand, global markets, and theeconomic landscape have affected the industry. Providing readers with a detailed and in-depth analysis of theworld of hedge funds, the people working in it, and a look at whereit's headed, the book is a timely and indispensable reference andresearch tool for helping professional money managers, traders, andothers to launch and grow successful hedge fund businesses. * Addresses how the credit crisis and its fallout has affectedthe hedge fund industry and what this means for the future * Provides the essential information needed to launch andmaintain a successful hedge fund in the new global economy * Walks the reader through running a hedge fund, helping you togain success over years, not just months An essential resource for anyone looking to invest in thesemuch-discussed investment products, The Fundamentals of HedgeFund Management, Second Edition is now fully revised andupdated.