The Little Book of Hedge Funds / Little Books. Big Profits (ePub)

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.