Hedge Fund

Quorum Training Ltd.
London, United Kingdom

Course Format: Classroom | E-learning | Virtual Class | Online | On-site | Blended | Self-paced

Course Description:

'' Hedge Funds have seen rapid expansion within the investment management industry. Although commonly regarded as high risk investments, the market has come of age, with many traditional funds investing in the sector. This one-day programme is designed for those working in the financial services industry requiring a working understanding of hedge funds, and their inherent risks and rewards. No prior knowledge is necessary.

Programme

WHY HEDGE FUNDS?

Industry origins
Size of the market and major players
Difference from traditional funds
Who invests in hedge funds and why?
Are hedge funds appropriate?

HEDGE FUND STRATEGIES AND THEIR RISKS

Long/short investing
Global macro
Arbitrage
Fixed income
Event driven
Emerging markets
Momentum
Fund of hedge funds

PERFORMANCE AND STRUCTURE

Hedge funds vs traditional funds
Performance measurement
Benchmarks and indices
The use of derivatives and leverage
¡®Alpha¡¯ and the hunt for yield

ISSUES FOR HEDGE FUND INVESTORS

Single or fund of funds
Diversification and risk management
Investor considerations
~ Fee structures
~ Transparency
~ Risks
~ Fund administration
Recent industry developments ...''

Phone:+44 (0)20 7388 2044

School Address:

Quorum Training Ltd,
Tavistock House,
Tavistock Square,
London WC1H 9TW

Jobs & Resumes: London
Houses & Roommates: London

National Insurance Contributions
Payroll Workshop
Cash Management
Foreign Exchange Risk Management
Swaps Workshop
Options Workshop
Derivatives Fundamentals
Sarbanes-Oxley Act
Securities Markets
Asset Management
Fundamentals of Governance
Corporate Governance
Corporate Governance and Risk Management in Housing Associations
Effective Audit Committees
Business Ethics Workshop
Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Planning
Investigating Corporate Fraud
Computer Forensics and Cybercrime
Computer Security: ISO 27001 and IT Governance

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