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
Hedge fund managers are (rightly) concerned about global growth. According to Hayman Capital CIO Kyle Bass it seems like South East Asia is headed for a recession this year; Europe also but the US with its fiscal impulse from tax stimulus will wear off toward the end of the year. We have to realize that… Continue Reading
There are many ways to measure the success of a country. One way is to look at quality of life. According to a recent article, this has actually improved in America quite significantly over the last two years. While it cannot be denied that there is a lot of anti-Trump sentiment in America, the statistics… Continue Reading
Being featured on a power list has often been a measure of success for many executives. It is indicative of becoming credible in their fields and being recognized and respected from industry peers. In this article we take a look at three individuals who have recently been featured on power lists throughout the nation. First,… Continue Reading
America’s debt is huge. Standing at 22 trillion dollars, this figure is not doing anyone any favors. Indeed, according to Research Assistant at the Catholic University of America, Robert Warren, “we have a credit card now and our grandchildrens name is on the card and they will get the bill. They will have to pay… Continue Reading
One way to measure the success of the US economy is to review consumer spending. While Q4 2018 business spending escalated to 2.6 percent, economists are concerned that Q1 2019 will not even grow at half that level due to “sluggish consumer spending” as well as the government shutdown. One of the reasons for the… Continue Reading