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The Motley Fool August 9, 2005 Seth Jayson |
Must Be the Market Maker! Building wealth through stocks depends on betting the right side of the odds more often than not. Admitting mistakes and recognizing the real reasons for your success are vital for learning where the odds are. |
The Motley Fool August 24, 2005 Patrick Byrne |
A Dozen Answers From Dr. Byrne Overstock.com founder and CEO responds to 12 questions regarding his recent stock shorting law suit. |
The Motley Fool December 21, 2007 Michael Goode |
Dueling Fools: Overstock.com Bear The bears feel that Overstock.com is a second-rate business in an industry where only a few big companies can survive. |
The Motley Fool November 15, 2005 |
Hedge Funds, Explained While the word "hedge" might conjure up images of investors cautiously hedging their bets, hedge funds are often extra-risky, extra-volatile investment vehicles that demand huge up-front investments, sometimes in the millions. |
The Motley Fool March 2, 2005 |
Hedge Funds Explained While the word "hedge" conjures up images of investors cautiously hedging their bets, hedge funds are often extra-risky, volatile investment vehicles that demand huge upfront investments, sometimes in the millions. |
The Motley Fool August 18, 2005 Seth Jayson |
A Dozen Questions for Dr. Byrne Here are some questions for Overstock's outspoken CEO on alleged stock shorting schemes. |
The Motley Fool June 2, 2006 John Finneran |
Hedge Fund Wizards Money managers cast spells over the market -- and reap huge rewards. Hedge funds operate in a haze. Penetrating how they earn returns and take risks is tough, but is a good exercise for investors. |
BusinessWeek September 13, 2004 Anne Tergesen |
Time To Hedge On Hedge Funds? New research shows that returns are sliding, and some don't help you diversify. |
HBS Working Knowledge October 6, 2003 D. Quinn Mills |
The Problem with Hedge Funds Hedge funds are the New Big Thing -- and that's bad for the average investor, says professor D. Quinn Mills. An excerpt from Wheel, Deal, and Steal. |
The Motley Fool December 8, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson |
Are You Getting Paid for Risk? Taking risks in investing is well and good, but make sure you're getting adequately compensated along the way. |
Financial Planning July 1, 2005 Donald Jay Korn |
How Super Are Hedge Funds? They're today's happening investment, but advisers and clients who are swooning over hedge funds should bear in mind that there are many reasons these super-investments don't deserve their glorified image. |
The Motley Fool March 3, 2006 Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
Overstock: Father Knows Best? Jack Byrne revealed that he may step down as chairman of his son Patrick's online retailer next month. What does it mean to investors? |
Investment Advisor December 2005 Savita Iyer |
Transatlantic Teachers Hedge funds are big news in the U.S., but old news in Europe. What can we learn from Europe's approach to hedge funds? |
Registered Rep. March 1, 2003 Alexander M. Ineichen |
Debunking the Myths that Dog Hedge Funds Probably because hedge fund managers have gotten fabulously wealthy and are secretive (guiltily so), a body of untruths has sprung up. Of course, much of it is built on anecdotal evidence, oversimplification, myopia or simple misrepresentation of fact. |
BusinessWeek July 23, 2007 Steve Rosenbush |
Guess Who's Coming Up Short Private equity deals and stiff competition spell tough times for short-sellers. |
Registered Rep. November 1, 2004 Nicholas Tsafos |
The Liquidity Fetish Since retail investors have been following institutions in seeking alternative investments, particularly hedge funds, it is important to understand how illiquidity can affect clients' hedge fund investments. |
Knowledge@Wharton February 26, 2003 |
The Perils of Hedge Fund Regulation Hedge fund products are increasingly available to a broader audience than previously had access to this asset class. A barrage of news reports focused on hedge fund fraud and blowups raises the idea that regulation might provide a useful fix. So should hedge funds be regulated? No. |
BusinessWeek May 14, 2007 Goldstein & Rosenbush |
Hedge Fund Fees: The Pressure Builds As hedge fund performance weakens, some investors are seeking ways to cut expenses. |
Financial Planning July 1, 2006 Dan Wheeler |
Hedge Funds, Unplugged Take the buzz out of the hedge fund phenomenon, and you may find less electricity than you think. |
Real Estate Portfolio Sep/Oct 2004 Ilana Polyak |
Hedging Their Bets Hedge funds increasingly look to REITs, but should investors look at hedge funds? |
The Motley Fool February 1, 2005 Bill Mann |
I Am NEVER Missing the Overstock Call Never dull, the Overstock.com conference call gave reason for conspiracy theorists everywhere to salivate. You know what? There's something to this thing. |
Financial Advisor November 2003 Alan Lavine |
Alternate Ways To Hedge Portfolios Should you put your well-heeled clients into unregistered or registered hedge funds? Or is it better to select a mutual fund that uses hedge-fund tactics and is managed by a registered investment company? |
Financial Advisor May 2004 Gene Swanzey |
Hedge Funds Can Complement Modern Portfolio Theory Active management can result in higher risk-adjusted returns. |
The Motley Fool September 19, 2005 Seth Jayson |
Overstock's Freaky Friday This is what passes for straight talk? To those who invest for financial gain rather than as proof of politics, I suggest you look past the bluster. Keep your eyes on the business and what the CEO says about it. |
Financial Advisor August 2005 Leola Ross |
Hedge Funds Are Suffering And How They Can Recover Some say hedge funds, which sprang into prominence and popularity in the wake of the 2000 stock market crash, are on the decline. But before we doom the entire hedge-fund industry, we need to examine what has gone awry and assess whether there is hope for the future. |
Registered Rep. March 1, 2005 Stan Luxenberg |
Looks Like a Hedge Fund, Smells Like For clients who cannot --- or will not --- try hedge funds, there is a compelling alternative: mutual funds that follow hedge-like strategies. Here are some options. |
The Motley Fool August 11, 2006 Anders Bylund |
Catch a Falling NovaStar? Can a mortgage REIT be worth picking up when the yield curve is inverted? Stay tuned. |
Registered Rep. November 1, 2002 Dave Tsujimoto |
In Defense of Hedge Funds Here's why any rep with high-net-worth clients ought to become familiar with the nuances of hedge funds. |
The Motley Fool April 28, 2010 Rich Smith |
Are Bankers Conspiring to Raise Your Taxes? Bankers and hedge funds are selling America's cities short. What does this mean for your tax burden? |
BusinessWeek February 26, 2007 Matthew Goldstein |
Hedge Funds Jump Into Private Equity Eager to boost performance, hedge funds are entering the market at a risky moment. |
CFO October 1, 2006 Lori Calabro |
Lee Ainslie: Not Hedging a Bit An interview with Maverick Capital's Lee Ainslie III on why CFOs, investors, and regulators should not be scared of hedge funds. |
Investment Advisor January 2006 Jeff Joseph |
Hedgeworld Hedge Fund Focus: Full Speed Ahead for Hedge Funds SEC regulation, demand for additional transparency, and tales of occasional fraud are but speed bumps on a trajectory that could see hedge fund assets quadruple by the end of the decade. |
The Motley Fool December 16, 2005 |
Pump and Dump, Explained Penny stocks are especially vulnerable to this manipulation. |
Investment Advisor November 2007 J. Joseph & J. Bunge |
Hedge Funds Recover Quicker A report from Credit Suisse Index Co. shows that after market-shaking events, such as the recent subprime turmoil, hedge funds remain less volatile and better able to perform than other asset classes. |
Finance & Development June 1, 2006 Angel Ubide |
Demystifying Hedge Funds In an effort to soothe worries about transparency and supervision, public authorities are trying to develop new approaches to meet the public's need for financial system stability and investor protection while enabling investors to enjoy the benefits that hedge funds bring to financial markets. |
The Motley Fool December 21, 2006 Seth Jayson |
The Worst Stock for 2007: Overstock This is a bad business run by a poor leader, Patrick Byrne. Investors, stay away. |
Financial Planning July 28, 2005 Matthew Johnson |
The Muni Market Funds of hedge funds hit the muni market: While still few in number, these funds are designed to achieve greater diversification than individual muni hedge funds. |
The Motley Fool May 17, 2007 Selena Maranjian |
How Ridiculous Is $14 Billion for Hedge Funds? Are the steep fees worth it, or are there better, cheaper alternatives to hedge fund investing? Such as top-notch mutual funds. |
The Motley Fool February 15, 2007 Seth Jayson |
Quick Take: Overstock 0-for-1 A look at what's going on with Overstock.com. |
The Motley Fool September 10, 2004 Whitney Tilson |
Where Are the Superinvestors? A high percentage of the best money managers is unavailable to the general public. The truly exceptional money managers are in hedge funds. My hypothesis is that, on average, the lowest-caliber investors are individuals and mutual fund managers. |
The Motley Fool May 8, 2006 Rich Smith |
Hedge Funds for Everyone Here is an interview with John Mauldin, president of Millennium Wave Advisors, about hedge funds, mergers, and buyouts. |
BusinessWeek May 2, 2005 Laura Cohn |
Europe's Pension Plans: Switching Over To Hedge Funds More institutional investors are going for higher returns -- and higher risks. |
The Motley Fool July 15, 2004 Tim Beyers |
SEC Hedges on Funds The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), in a hotly contested battle, chose to force more regulation on the fund industry. A new rule requires hedge funds to register. |
BusinessWeek December 20, 2004 Anne Tergesen |
Funds: Going The Hybrid Route Mutual funds that ape hedge-fund tactics can help you profit from a tepid market. Unfortunately, some hybrid funds with strong track records are closed to new investments. Still, some good opportunities remain. |
The Motley Fool April 16, 2004 Whitney Tilson |
Funds' Dirty Little Secrets Discover more ways hedge funds and mutual funds inflate their profits at the expense of investors. |
Registered Rep. April 1, 2006 John Churchill |
Little Bulls Hedge fund managers, small ones at least, say the U.S. economy should have a flat to upbeat year in 2006, according to a survey released in March. |
Wall Street & Technology January 5, 2005 Maria Santos |
The Cost of Compliance The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has come under scrutiny again following the adoption of a recent rule regarding hedge funds. |
BusinessWeek December 20, 2007 Matthew Goldstein |
Hedge Fund Wannabes Hedge fund replicators mimic the high-risk portfolios at a fraction of the cost - but results are mixed so far. |
Registered Rep. February 1, 2006 Stan Luxenberg |
Do-It-Yourself Funds of Funds The real deal breakers for financial advisors with wealthy clients who have sophisticated needs are that hedge funds tend to be illiquid and lack transparency. Here's how to use mutual funds that use hedge fund strategies to solve this problem. |
Financial Advisor February 2007 Thomas M. Kostigen |
Firm Offers Reps Their Own Hedge Funds Independent broker-dealer First Allied's program raises questions about risk and conflicts. |