Why Invest in Hedge Funds

WealthCapfund also accepts the hedge fundsspecific corporate events, such as take over and
which is one of the fastest growing areas ofmergers.
investment management. Hedge funds are any4. Tactical Trading Strategy: These are the
unregistered, privately offered, managed pool ofhighest risk of all hedge funds as a sector.
capital for wealthy, sophisticated and financiallyThese strategies are not as easily accessible. Most
sound investors.often, hedge funds are set up as private
They are usually structured as partnerships withinvestment partnerships legally that are open to a
the general partner being the portfolio manager,limited number of investors and need a very large
making the investment decisions and the limitedinitial minimum investment. Investments made in
partners as the investors. These funds arehedge funds are illiquid since they require investors
subject to the same market rules and regulationsto keep their money in the fund for a minimum
as any trader. They use advanced investmentperiod of at least one year. Unlike mutual funds,
strategies such as leverage, long, short andhedge funds are unregulated since they cater to
derivative positions in both international andsophisticated investors.
domestic markets with the aim to generate highInvestors should note that hedging is basically the
returns.practice of attempting to reduce risk, but the goal
Hedge funds are expected to offer profitof most hedge funds is to maximize return of
potential in both rising and falling markets.investment. Use of different strategies avoids
They are usually less highly regulated thanhedging risks.
traditional funds.Hence it is evident that with better returns and
Prior to investing in this type of fund, it is vital torisk, hedge funds are superior to mutual funds
have a basic understanding of the characteristicsand there are increasing amount of evidence that
of the different Hedge fund strategies. Our site,shows the benefits of considering hedge funds as
Wealth Capfund provides you all possiblean asset class at the strategic asset allocation
strategies for a safe investment.level.
1. Long/short or Hedged Equity Strategies: This isHence investors should understand that the hedge
considered to be the largest category of hedgefund promise of pursuing absolute returns means
funds in terms of numbers.hedge funds are liberated with respect to
2. Relative value strategy: These funds are oftenregistration, investment positions, fee structure
considered as market neutral since there is little orand liquidity. Liquidity is the main concern for
no market related element to their returns.investors. So go ahead and invest for good
3. Event Driven Strategy: It seeks to anticipatereturns.
and profit from price movements that arise from