Hedge Funds
Description
A hedge fund is a fund that can take both long and short positions, use arbitrage, buy and sell undervalued securities,
trade options or bonds, and invest in almost any opportunity in any market where it foresees impressive gains at
reduced risk. Hedge fund strategies vary enormously -- many hedge against downturns in the markets -- especially
important today with volatility and anticipation of corrections in overheated stock markets. The primary aim of most
hedge funds is to reduce volatility and risk while attempting to preserve capital and deliver positive returns under all
market conditions.
Hedge funds are not regulated as heavily as mutual funds and generally have more leeway than mutual funds to
pursue investments and strategies that may increase the risk of investment losses. Hedge funds are limited to
wealthier investors who can afford the higher fees and risks of hedge fund investing, and institutional investors,
including pension funds. The course gives a key features of hedge funds
is issued on the Luxoft Training form
Objectives
To provide the audience the understanding of the distinguishing features of hedge funds, their structures, strategies,
regulation, business environment.
Target Audience
Testers, System and Business Analysts, Architects, Developers, and Project Managers working on corporate finance
projects
Prerequisites
FIN-001. Introduction into Financial Markets
FIN-004 Basics of Financial Markets. Cash Equities & Equity Derivatives
FIN-005 Basics of Financial Markets. Fixed Income and Fixed Income Derivatives
FIN-020 Introduction into Investment Banking
FIN-023 Introduction into Derivatives
FIN-036 Trade Lifecycle
Roadmap
Overview of Hedge Funds
Hedge Fund Leverage
Performance Measurement
Types Of Hedge Fund Structures
The Roles of Service Providers