Supplementary Financial Courses
An Introduction to Hedge Funds
Aiming to achieve positive returns on investments regardless of market swings.
Led by Paul Meadows · Financial markets trainer
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Price
- On request
- Delivery
- Online, in person or hybrid
- Availability
- Scheduled dates or privately on request
Course Overview
The hedge fund community attracts significant media attention due to a widespread lack of understanding regarding manager activities. While some managers use derivatives and leverage, others do not — all pursuing one common goal: an absolute return in all market environments.
Content Coverage
- Hedge funds defined — lock-ups, gates, hurdle rates, side pockets, domiciles
- Performance fees and high water marks
- How large is the hedge fund universe? The numbers in context
- Trading tactics — leverage and short selling explained
- Understanding gross notional exposure
- External relationships — prime brokerage, custodians, fund administrators
- Who exactly invests in hedge funds, and why?
- The non-correlated asset class; survivorship bias; drawdown
- What really puts off investors?
- Risk management for hedge funds
- Why do hedge funds fail? Do not forget operational risk
- Tools for the analysis of financial risk — from VaR to stress testing
Course Details
Duration: 3 hours. Delivery: online, in-person or hybrid. Price from £330.00 (plus VAT) per delegate for up to 12 participants.
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