What do investment industry experts when they add the adjective alternative to their investments? According to CEO of the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Association (CAIAA) William J. Kelly, regular investments are those made in cash, bonds and stocks etc. Alternative investments are ones in intellectual property, land, private equity and real estate. Toward the end… Continue Reading
According to a recent article put out in the IMF Blog: “advanced economies have larger balance sheets compared to emerging markets and low-income developing countries. This reflects the size of their public sectors, which generally provide more infrastructure and services. But advanced economies also have larger liabilities and, on average, lower net worth.” So what… Continue Reading
In this FOX Business News video, Louisiana Congressman Steve Scalise discusses China-US economic collaboration among other issues. Continue Reading
Hedge funds are a very fluid industry. As Alan Greenspan once said: “One of the problems with hedge funds is that they are changing so rapidly. If you have the balance sheet that closed business last night, by 11 A.M. this morning, that won’t tell you very much about what they’re doing.” In this article… Continue Reading
CNBC reports on how hedge funds are using technology (via consumer data) to get an edge on trading. “Hedge funds are spending a billion dollars a year on getting data that can help them get a trading edge.” Continue Reading
There are various fluctuations among the hedge fund industry vis-à-vis trends in their investment. These are often not publicized but we do get some clue as to swings and inclinations via SEC quarterly documentation. Recent SEC 13F forms show the following: An increase in S&P 500 of 15 percent in the first quarter; an average… Continue Reading
Each year the Hedge Fund Association (HFA) elects new board members. This worldwide “not-for-profit industry trade and nonpartisan lobbying organization devoted to advancing transparency, development and trust in alternative investments” was created in 1996 and has representation in over 5 continents and 14 countries. Earlier this month, the HFA elected the following new individuals to its board. they… Continue Reading
Before starting any project it’s often worth checking in with the experts. People who have already done the background work; have had successes and failures; know what works and doesn’t work and are now efficiently engaged in the project upon which you are about to embark. Here we look at quotes from people in the investment world:… Continue Reading
Figures from hedge funds are looking good for the first quarter of 2019. According to Hedge Fund Research president Kenneth Heinz, acute gains were posted from hedge fund capital “as investor risk tolerance increased.” This figure – 5.7 percent gain – marks the strongest Q1 numbers hedge funds have had in 13 years. An increase… Continue Reading
How is the US faring right now vis-à-vis markets, jobs and the overall economy? Unfortunately the anticipated increase in private payrolls by Dow Jones was not met (173,000 being the expectation; 129,000 the result). According to Moody’s Analytics Chief Economist Mark Zandi: “The job market is weakening, with employment gains slowing significantly across most industries… Continue Reading