Hedge fund investing : a practical approach to understanding investor motivation, manager profits, and fund performance
By: Mirabile, Kevin
Material type: BookSeries: Wiley finance series.Publisher: Hoboken, New Jersey : John Wiley & Sons, Inc., c2016.Edition: 2nd ed.Description: xv, 349 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.ISBN: 9781119210351Subject(s): Hedge funds | Investment analysis | InvestmentsDDC classification: 332.64/524 Online resources: Location MapItem type | Home library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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REGULAR | University of Wollongong in Dubai Main Collection | 332.64524 MI HE (Browse shelf) | Available | T0011388 |
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Preface -- Acknowledgements -- Overview -- The basics of hedge fund investing -- Who invests in hedge funds and why? -- Industry trends, flows, and characteristics -- Understanding the strategies -- Global macro investing -- Conclusion -- Glossary -- Index.
Hedge Fund Investing is a complete guide to alternative investments for students and professionals alike. Written to align with the CAIA curriculum, this book is much more than just an exam preparation resource—it's a fully comprehensive guide to hedge fund investing in today's market, designed to provide professionals with the deep understanding they need to operate effectively. Broad coverage under the alternative investment umbrella includes discussion about hedge funds, derivatives, investment banking, and commercial banking, with specific guidance toward trading, strategy, portfolio management, performance metrics, due diligence, and more.