New Release For Fund of Funds Construction Software
London, UK (ContentDesk), May 18, 2006 -- AlternativeSoft is pleased to announce the newest version of HFOptimizer software.
The three main enhancements are 1) views on hedge funds volatility, 2) hedge fund alpha decomposition and 3) improvement in the hedge fund index return forecasting with global index outperformance of 1-3% per annum."This newest release of HFOptimizer software is inline with what we deliver to our clients: a new release with the latest academic finance models each 4 months" noted Laurent Favre, CEO.
"We will continue to deliver a software easy to use, able to diminish the probability of extreme negative returns, selecting the best hedge funds and delivering allocation able to outperform the fund of funds peers."HFOptimizer is able to drive the full investment process of a fund of funds:- Hedge fund selection- Fund of funds construction- Tactical asset allocationAlternativeSoft, a Swiss registered company, was founded in 2004 and has clients on 4 continents.
For additional information on HFOptimizer software and its ability to generate higher returns with less downside risks, please visit www.alternativesoft.com.Contact: Stephan Joehri, Managing Partner Zurich +41 76 331 15 38.
New Mutual Fund Guide Targets Novice Investors
San Diego, CA (ContentDesk) March 1, 2006 -- In eight chapters, his Beginner's Guide to Top Low Cost Common Stock Mutual Funds (ISBN: 1-4116 6908-8) explains to first time investors how funds work, their tax aspects, guidelines about when to sell, and why a buy-and-hold strategy beats market timing.
In addition, he details for purchase 13 top low cost funds, including one that over three decades turned $10,000 into
$395,000.
"Making money in the stock market is a no brainer," he says, "if you just let our economy, a tremendous money-making machine, work for you.
And you can make it work for you by having patience and buying and holding for the long term proven quality funds." About the AuthorSteve Haberman practices what he preaches.
For over 30 years, through good and bad times, he's invested in no load funds.
Through his common sense approach, he's profited greatly and been able to travel extensively throughout Europe.
On...
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Advice for international investors on how to safeguard their profits
What are the risks?Today, investors are increasingly turning to global markets to find opportunities for profit, giving urgency to the issue of protecting returns from foreign exchange risk. While there are many excellent investment opportunities to be found all over the world, volatility in the currency markets can and does affect the profitability of these investments. An understanding of how currency rate movements can affect profits can help investors protect their bottom line from this uncertainty.A vivid example of how currency volatility can impact profits occurred in 2004. When the US stock market rallied, investors from Europe converted their euros into dollars and sent them to America to take advantage of these opportunities. Even though there was a 30% gain in the US stock market that year, it was accompanied by a 22% decline in the value of the dollar.
Although the European investors had earned substantial returns on their stock investments, their profits were reduced...
Advice for international investors on how to safeguard their profits
Hedge funds > Advice for international investors on how to safeguard their profits
Triumph Investment Master Fund Ranked #1 For the Past 5 Year Time Frame
(ContentDesk) September 8, 2004 -- Nelsons Worlds Best Money Managers ranked Triumph Investment Master Fund # 1 for the past 12 and 20-quarter time frames for the International Balanced Multi-Asset investment class.
In addition The Barclay Group and its subsidiary Global Hedge Source, Ltd. ranked the fund #1 for the past 36-month time frame ending June 30th for fund of hedge funds with under $250MM in assets under management.
Triumph is a strategic multi-strategy, alternative investment fund. Within the fund, there are currently 20 traders and 24 strategies.It is one of the only pools that merge the talents of floor-traders, market makers and "niche" traders who have honed their trading skills and developed their "edge" on the various exchange floors or at "boutique" trading firms.
It has recently caught the attention of the New York Sun and their weekly hedge fund column with an August 23rd article titled, Triumph's Strategy: Making Money a little at a time;...
Triumph Investment Master Fund Ranked #1 For the Past 5 Year Time Frame
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Hedge Funds Extend Gains Through Fifth Month: Cogent Dynamic Averages Show Hedge Funds Up 1.9% in March 2006
Fairfield, CT (ContentDesk) April 17, 2006 -- Cogent Investment Research LLC, the operator of the free CogentHedge online alternative investment information and performance analysis resource for investment professionals worldwide (www.cogenthedge.com), reports that as of April 17, 2006, and with nearly 3000 entities now reporting results for March 2006, the Cogent Dynamic Averages for the major investment strategy classifications are as follows:All Funds:
March: 1.897%
Year to Date: 5.282%
Full Year 2005: 8.888%Single-manager ex futures funds:
March: 1.849%
Year to Date: 5.682%
Full Year 2005: 10.724%All Single-manager funds:
March: 1.944%
Year to Date: 5.423%
Full Year 2005: 9.957%Arbitrage strategies:
March: 1.191%
Year to Date: 4.087%
Full Year 2005: 5.212%Event-driven strategies:
March: 2.236%
Year to...
Hedge funds > Hedge Funds Extend Gains Through Fifth Month: Cogent Dynamic Averages Show Hedge Funds Up 1.9% in March 2006
Risk Capital & Global Change Associates Announce Affiliation
Risk Capital and Global Change Associates announce an affiliation on energy risk, litigation support and hedge fund advisory services. Risk Capital, (formerly known as Risk Capital Management Partners), headed by David Shimko, is a recognized leader in market and credit risk. Global Change Associates is noted for its cutting edge insights and analyses into energy market & trading developments."GCA ?s reputation on energy markets and trading blends very well with Risk Capital's core expertise," said Risk Capital CEO David Shimko."The affiliation with Risk Capital gives GCA unprecedented resources and expertise in energy analytics, quantitative analysis, and energy contracting services," said GCA Chairman, Peter C. Fusaro.The firms, both based in New York, are targeting opportunities throughout North America in litigation support services in energy contracting, M & A due diligence, energy risk management and credit evaluation projects.Risk Capital advises clients on effective management...
Risk Capital & Global Change Associates Announce Affiliation
Hedge funds > Risk Capital & Global Change Associates Announce Affiliation
The Exchange Traded Fund Alternative
(ContentDesk) October 13, 2005 -- The earth under the investing landscape is shifting quickly. Buy and holding stocks and investments in traditional mutual funds are no longer providing the investment returns they once did. Many investors do not have the time or knowledge to be constantly buying and selling stocks on a short term basis. Exchange Traded funds provide a major alternative to mutual funds and index funds. Exchange Traded Funds provide major advantages over Mutual Funds.
Rather then being priced at the end of the day, their price is updated during the day like stocks. They can be bought and sold like stocks. Unlike Mutual Funds, Exchange Traded Funds can also be shorted like stocks.Their expense ratios are much lower then mutual funds, thus saving investors money. The numbers and types of exchange traded funds are constantly growing. You can invest in indexes, Gold and Silver, Energy, specific countries such as Mexico and Brazil, Bonds, and exchange traded funds made...
The Exchange Traded Fund Alternative
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