From Credit Suisse Asset Management The Appeal of Alternative Investments Hedge fund managers generally have a different focus and objective as well as access to a broader set of portfolio management tools compared to traditional fund managers, including: Focus on absolute returns Broader investment universe Ability to go short This flexibility is part of […] Read more »
Hedge Fund Beta Exposure of Towers Watson Clients
From Hedge Fund Insight staff In a recent paper Towers Watson provided an overview on the smart beta investment thesis and some of the more common and implementable strategies. According to the consultants smart beta techniques are worthwhile pursuing in asset classes that have historically been expensive, difficult to access and/or illiquid in nature. The […] Read more »