Hedge Fund
Definition
A pooled investment fund that uses a wider range of strategies than traditional funds — including short selling, leverage, derivatives, and alternative assets.
Explanation
Hedge funds manage approximately $4.5 trillion globally. They charge '2 and 20' (2% management fee, 20% performance fee), though fee compression has brought averages closer to '1.5 and 17.' Common strategies: long/short equity, global macro, event-driven, quantitative/systematic, fixed income arbitrage, and multi-strategy. Hedge funds are available only to accredited investors ($1M+ net worth). Performance has been mixed — the average hedge fund has underperformed the S&P 500 over the past 15 years, though top-decile funds have delivered exceptional risk-adjusted returns.
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