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Europe's Whipsawed Rates Market Puts Hedge Funds in Spotlight
A burst of volatility in European rates markets, unleashed by war in the Middle East, is reviving a discussion about the role hedge funds play in amplifying the swings. By some measures, Monday saw some of the choppiest trading since the early days…
Satellite images, tanker tracking, and prediction markets: The data hedge funds are using to invest during a war
The smart money needs to get smarter. Hedge funds and other savvy investors have battled volatile markets since March's onset, due to the conflict between Iran and the US and Israel. It has thrown interest rates, equities, and commodities into…
Hedge Fund in Hong Kong Raid Took Big Bets, Failed Goldman Test
Before it was swept up in Hong Kong's biggest financial-industry raids since 2017, hedge fund firm Infini Capital Management Ltd. was already a subject of intrigue in the city's close-knit financial community. Founded by former investment banking…
Hedge Fund Regal Hit by 93% Crash in Australian Biotech Stock
Sydney hedge fund Regal Partners Ltd. was dealt a fresh blow after Immutep Ltd., an Australian biotech company it backs, wiped out most of its A$582 million ($412 million) market value on Friday when it halted trials of a lung cancer drug. Immutep…
Hedge Funds Run by Ozer, Doug King Gain on Commodities Turmoil
Hedge funds managed by Ron Ozer, Doug King and former Millennium Management senior portfolio manager Steve Barclay are the latest to have notched gains last week from the commodities volatility in the wake of the Iran war, even as many larger peers…
Advisor Admits Guilt in $2.4M Hedge Fund Scam
A New York-based unregistered advisor pleaded guilty to defrauding clients of millions of dollars by touting strong returns via his hedge funds while pocketing investors' money. Solomon Lichtenstein pleaded guilty to securities fraud in New York…
Hong Kong sends 'very strong message' with insider-trading arrests
Arrests in a HK$315 million (US$40 million) insider dealing case underscore Hong Kong's commitment to upholding the integrity of its stock market amid a surge in new listings and share placements, according to industry players. The Independent…
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Become a Quantitative Analyst: Essential Steps and Skills
Quantitative analysts, or 'quants,' use mathematics to analyze financial markets and manage risk. They work in banks, hedge funds, and fintech firms. Quants help with pricing securities and risk management solutions. Quantitative analysts, or…
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What Is Macro-Hedging? Strategies and Alternative Options
A macro-hedge is designed to protect an investment portfolio from systemic risk using derivative instruments. Macro-hedging allows portfolio managers to take positions against assets they believe will be impacted by broad economic events.
USMV ETF: If It Will Ever Outperform, Now Is The Time (BATS:USMV)
DM Martins Research 21.09K Followers The iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol USA ETF has lagged the S&P 500, returning only 5% versus 23% over the past year. USMV offers deep diversification, low volatility, and lower tech exposure, with only 15% in its top…
Can Your Platform Launch Prediction Markets? A CFTC Compliance Checklist
The CFTC has released new guidance for prediction markets — and it reads almost like a compliance test for platforms. Before launching event contracts, platforms may need to prove their markets can withstand manipulation and insider trading.
Credit Edge: Third Point Looks to Buy as Others Sell
Third Point is getting ready to scoop up credit assets that others have to sell to raise liquidity as cracks in the market spread. “This is probably one of the most exciting times to be a credit investor,” Shalini Sriram, the hedge…
Democrats' disdain for Trump threatens much-needed housing reform
We saw it during the State of the Union address when Trump challenged members of Congress to stand if they agreed with a simple statement: Government's primary duty is to protect American citizens, not illegal aliens. Most Democrats sat on their…
Here Are Billionaire Steven Cohen's 5 Biggest Stock Holdings
Steven Cohen isn't exactly the most headline-grabbing billionaire investor, but he runs one of the most notable hedge funds. Point72 Asset Management has an equity portfolio worth more than $86 billion that is filled with thousands of stock…
Oil price gyrations bring significant financial losses
The wild swings in the oil price at the start of this week have directed attention to one of the most significant potential consequences of US-led war on Iran—a major financial crisis induced by losses flowing from the oil market. The…
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