Hedge funds, aggressively managed collective investment schemes, invest private capital with the goal of maximizing the return on investment. Unlike mutual funds, hedge funds are generally unregulated. To be successful, a hedge fund requires two parties, investors and managers; however, managers will often employ a third party, consultants, to ensure that the fund is profitable.

Investors

Normally, hedge funds are open to a select number of investors, requiring a large preliminary investment. ...
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