Managed Futures funds (also referred to as CTAs, trend followers and systematic traders) seek to identify trends, with buy and sell signals spotted by computer models analysing hundreds of markets and securities globally.
APCIMS Q Review: Convertible Bonds, The Revival of an Asset Class
As an asset class, convertible bonds have historically offered investors an attractive source of return. This has been achieved though its mix of equity upside and bond-like protection.
APCIMS Q Review: Are Hedge Funds Viable Investments
Hedge funds can make money in bull markets, bear markets and non-trending markets but tend to struggle in full blown liquidity crises as most hedge funds rely on fundamental analysis to extract value from mis-priced securities.
APCIMS Q Review: Hedge Funds for Private Clients
A preconceived view of hedge funds suggests they are risky, speculative, leveraged investment vehicles. This image has been supported by the financial media which, until very recently, was poorly informed on the subject. Hedge funds have been partly to blame given their understandable lack of enthusiasm for discussing strategies or positions with the press.