38 pages, includes: color charts, color diagrams. A continuing discussion of the Long/Short strategy used by hedge funds to curb market losses, the Short/Long strategy adds derivatives and leverage to the mix; also includes an explanation of two risk-free arbitrage strategies. Reading the Long/Short Margin Ratio Hedge strategy first will help with comprehension of the Short/Long strategy's advanced discussion.

44 pages, includes: color charts, color diagrams. Hedge Strategies wishes to inform the average investor about the advantages enjoyed by the wealthy. The ability to hedge an account against loss from falling markets is one of those advantages. The most common hedge fund strategy is the Long/Short. The Long/Short can be built with shares of primary securities, such as stock or exchange traded fund (ETF) shares.

Long Short & Short Long

An awesome thank you gift that your groomsmen will love. Forget the alcohol and cigar paraphernalia. Those kinds of gifts are useless and lame. Help them plan for their financial future, after they've helped you secure your personal future. 72 pages, includes: color illustrations, color graphs, color diagrams, 3 complete strategies. A compilation of 3 hedge fund trading strategies: Hedged Income Index ETF (This strategy produces small consistent returns that beat the broad market averages through use of hedged derivatives, providing both monthly income && downside protection.); Hedged Short Condor Derivative Income Spreads (This strategy plays both sides of the market, producing derivative income in all market conditions, successful 95 out of 100 times at statistically safe ranges.); ETF Dividend Pirating (This Strategy seeks to exploit the unique dividend opportunities of ETFs by holding the security for seconds, as measured in market time.). Copies of individual strategy reports are also available.

Hedge funds now account for 25 percent of all NYSE trading volume and are one of the fastest growing sectors in today’s financial industry. Managing a Hedge Fund examines every significant issue facing a hedge fund manager, from management of numerous types of risk to due diligence requirements, use of arbitrage and other exotic activities, and more. Broad-based where most hedge fund books are narrowly focused, it provides current and potential managers with a concise but comprehensive treatment on managing—and maximizing—a hedge fund in today’s fiercely competitive investing arena.

A well-rounded hedge fund guide for the serious financial professional Alternative investment strategies-hedge funds in particular-have experienced a significant resurgence recently, largely in response to the dramatic downturn of the global equity markets. In response to this explosion in popularity, this book focuses on many of the best moneymaking strategies related to these alternative investment vehicles. IMCA (The Investment Management Consultants Association) is a professional association established in 1985, representing the investment consulting profession in the U.S. and Canada. Kenneth S. Phillips is a member of the IMCA Advisory Council and Managing Principal of Capital Partners, LLC. Ron Surz, CIMA, is a member of the IMCA Board of Directors and the President of PPCA Inc.

One of the fastest growing investment sectors ever seen, hedge funds are considered by many to be exotic and inaccessible. This book provides an intensive learning experience, defining hedge funds, explaining hedge fund strategies while offering both qualitative and quantitative tools that investors need to access these types of funds. Topics not usually covered in discussions of hedge funds are included, such as a theoretical discussion of each hedge fund strategy followed by trading examples provided by successful hedge fund managers.