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An accessible overview of hedge funds, from their historical origin, to their perceived effect on the global economy, to why individual investors should understand how they work, The Little Book of Hedge Funds is essential reading for anyone seeking the tools and information needed to invest in this lucrative yet mysterious world. Authored by wealth management expert Anthony Scaramucci, and providing a comprehensive overview of this shadowy corner of high finance, the book is written in a straightforward and entertaining style. Packed with introspective commentary, highly applicable advice, and engaging anecdotes, this Little Book:
* Explains why the future of hedge funds lies in their ability to provide greater transparency and access in order to attract investors currently put off because they do not understand how they work
* Shows that hedge funds have grown in both size and importance in the investment community and why individual investors need to be aware of their activities
* Demystifies hedge fund myths, by analyzing the infamous 2 and 20 performance fee and addressing claims that there is an increased risk in investing in hedge funds
* Explores a variety of financial instruments--including leverage, short selling and hedging--that hedge funds use to reduce risk, enhance returns, and minimize correlation with equity and bond markets

Written to provide novice investors, experienced financiers, and financial institutions with the tools and information needed to invest in hedge funds, this book is a must read for anyone with outstanding questions about this key part of the twenty-first century economy.

The future of hedge funds lies in their ability to provide greater transparency and access so as to win the confidence of existing investors who are searching for clarification on the real risk and returns of hedge funds, and attract new investors who are cautious of this investing in this opaque vehicle because they do not fully understand how they work. The Little Book of Hedge Funds offers such timely insights and explains why all investors need to be aware of their activities. Filled with introspective commentary, applicable advice, and engaging anecdotes, this easy-to-read book will provide novice investors, experienced financiers and financial institutions with the tools and information needed to invest in the lucrative, mysterious world of hedge funds. The book will: Explain how hedge funds have grown in both size and importance in the investment community and why individual investors need to be aware of their activities Demystify hedge fund myths, by analyzing the infamous 2 and 20 performance fee,  addressing claims that there is more risk in investing in hedge funds than other asset classes, and introducing hedge fund products that mutualize the business and open up the hedge fund world to everyday investors Explain a variety of financial instruments - including leverage, short selling and hedging - that hedge funds use to reduce risk, enhance returns and minimize the correlation with equity and bond markets. Evaluate a variety of hedge fund investing strategies, highlighting their strengths and weaknesses, so that readers can use them to enhance their existing portfolios and generate positive returns in bull and bear markets

The Little Book of Hedge Funds that's big on explanations even the casual investor can use An accessible overview of hedge funds, from their historical origin, to their perceived effect on the global economy, to why individual investors should understand how they work, The Little Book of Hedge Funds is essential reading for anyone seeking the tools and information needed to invest in this lucrative yet mysterious world. Authored by wealth management expert Anthony Scaramucci, and providing a comprehensive overview of this shadowy corner of high finance, the book is written in a straightforward and entertaining style. Packed with introspective commentary, highly applicable advice, and engaging anecdotes, this Little Book: Explains why the future of hedge funds lies in their ability to provide greater transparency and access in order to attract investors currently put off because they do not understand how they work Shows that hedge funds have grown in both size and importance in the investment community and why individual investors need to be aware of their activities Demystifies hedge fund myths, by analyzing the infamous 2 and 20 performance fee and addressing claims that there is an increased risk in investing in hedge funds Explores a variety of financial instruments--including leverage, short selling and hedging--that hedge funds use to reduce risk, enhance returns, and minimize correlation with equity and bond markets Written to provide novice investors, experienced financiers, and financial institutions with the tools and information needed to invest in hedge funds, this book is a must read for anyone with outstanding questions about this key part of the twenty-first century economy.