The $1 trillion growth market

Private investors and institutions have both benefited from the flexibility of hedge fund products. But as the market matures, the products available have become more complex and the strategies employed more diverse. And with market growth comes a possible dilution of the hedge fund ideal. What should investors do now?

FL, Aima: Perhaps to start with it would be helpful if I set the scene. Hedge fund assets under management globally are estimated at around $1 trillion. In Europe, 228 funds were set up last year that raised $20 billion of new money. Europe today is growing faster than America and, in turn, Asia is growing faster than Europe. So let’s first look at the positioning of hedge funds: what do we know about the investor base? Barry why don’t you go first?

BB, Deutsche Bank: Well, the volume figures are instructive.

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