Hedge funds: Emerging markets funds set for crucial role

Managers seek better returns in increasingly influential asset class

Hedge fund managers expect emerging-market hedge funds to be become increasingly important. According to a survey by KPMG, almost 40% of hedge fund managers expect emerging-market hedge funds to be used most over the next three years. Just 17% considered the sector to have been crucial over the past three years.

“Events this year have reminded investors to question the extent to which a sector has become crowded. If you’re looking for new hedge fund strategies, you have a better chance of good returns in a sector that is uncrowded.

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