The Prudent Investor's Guide to Hedge Funds: Profiting from Uncertainty and Volatility (Wiley Investment) - Tapa dura

Hedge funds are typically thought of as highly risky investments. Not so. In fact, some hedge funds are among the most conservative investments you can make. While speculative, high-flying hedge funds make the headlines, others quietly go about the work of crafting unique investment strategies and hedging portfolios against market risk. This much-needed book shows why affluent investors who want to be financially secure through retirement should know about hedge funds. Its blend of facts, practical tips, and personal insights takes the mystery out of this often misunderstood investment vehicle and reveals the critical questions to ask before you invest. James P. Owen (Santa Barbara, CA) has more than 30 years of experience in the investment management industry and is Senior Vice President of Broadmark Asset Management. Previously he was President of JPO Inc. and a partner with NWQ Investment Management Company. He is co-founder of the Investment Management Consultant s Association (IMCA); author of the financial bestseller, The Prudent Investor: The Definitive Guide to Professional Investment Management; and was associate producer of the PBS television series,Beyond Wall Street: The Art of Investing

Praise for The Prudent Investor?s Guide to Hedge Funds

"Two thumbs up! If you?re thinking about putting money into a hedge fund, this is a must-read book."?E. Lee Hennessee, Chairman and Founder, Hennessee Group LLC

"Not only is this book highly informative, it?s entertaining. Jim Owen?s rich and colorful insights into the world of hedge funds should not be missed. A must-have book for the library of any serious investor." ?William L. Asmundson, President and CEO, Rockefeller & Co., Inc.

"As a professional hedge fund investor, I find this book truly insightful. I highly recommend it." ?Shakil Riaz, Managing Director and CIO, Capital Markets Investment Program, Chase Manhattan Bank

"Alfred would have loved this book!" ?Robert L. Burch III Son-in-law of A.W. Jones (creator of the first hedge fund in 1949)

"An excellent primer on hedge fund investing." ?Robert I. Schulman, President and COO, Tremont Advisers, Inc.

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