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The Motley Fool
August 16, 2007
Matt Koppenheffer |
Navigating Through the Fortress The firm's IPO priced at $18.50 per share, but amid extreme excitement for alternative asset managers, didn't make it to the public markets before clearing $30. Today the shares trade at just over $17.00 per share, and even at this price investors seem wary about taking a chance.   |
The Motley Fool
February 9, 2007
Tom Taulli |
The Fortress IPO: Opening the Drawbridge to Hedge Funds With Fortress's IPO, retail investors can now get a shot at playing hedge funds and private equity. But at its current valuation, the risks are certainly hefty. |
The Motley Fool
February 23, 2007
Matt Koppenheffer |
Marching on the Fortress The IPO is barely two weeks old, but the drawbridge may be effectively shut for new investors at Fortress. Is Fortress Investment Group worth 40 times net income, where it's currently trading? |
The Motley Fool
April 18, 2007
Tom Taulli |
A Poorly Defended Fortress Despite strong annual results, rivals' upcoming IPOs could batter alternative-investment powerhouse Fortress's stock. |
The Motley Fool
March 28, 2008
Morgan Housel |
This Fortress Has No Moat Fortress Investment Group, the first U.S. hedge fund to go public, is under siege. |
The Motley Fool
August 29, 2007
Matt Koppenheffer |
Hedge Funds Are Here to Stay The hedge fund industry has been broadsided recently by erratic markets, as well as major losses for some funds. Getting negative on the entire industry may be misguided, though. Not all hedge funds will be successful, but the top ones will continue to be a major force in the markets. |
The Motley Fool
June 11, 2008
Matt Koppenheffer |
Buffett Is Betting Against Hedge Funds Warren Buffett is putting big money on his belief that the S&P 500 will outpace hedge funds over the next 10 years. |
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. |
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. |
The Motley Fool
June 22, 2007
Matt Koppenheffer |
Should You Buy Blackstone? It's the first day of trading for Blackstone. Should you pile on? Take a deep breath, remove your finger from the "buy" button, and don't allow yourself to succumb to the hype. |
The Motley Fool
November 19, 2010
Michael Olsen |
This Train Will Keep Rolling With monopoly assets, recently righted operations, and room to run in its turnaround, RailAmerica's a train that's likely to keep a-rollin'. |
The Motley Fool
July 31, 2008
Zoe Van Schyndel |
Financial Funds: Sale or a Steal? Are financial services funds short sale candidates? |
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. |
The Motley Fool
June 28, 2007
Markos Kaminis |
Taxing Consequences for Private Funds Private-equity and hedge funds may soon face the taxman. With a reduced incentive to perform, the public funds that come to market could generate less productive performance. Investors, take note. |
HBS Working Knowledge
February 20, 2006
Ann Cullen |
When Hedge Funds Meet Private Equity Seeking greater returns, hedge fund managers are increasing investments in private equity opportunities such as real estate and non-public companies, leading some industry observers to predict a convergence between the two. |
The Motley Fool
July 25, 2007
Matt Koppenheffer |
The Investment Banking Business: Money Management These days, investment banks do much more than just investment banking. In addition to traditional asset management they're getting involved in hedge funds and private equity. |
The Motley Fool
March 27, 2008
Sham Gad |
What's Your Investment Manager Worth? Finding the investment manager who suits your investment profile requires worthwhile effort. Don't pay if you're not getting good value. |
The Motley Fool
April 17, 2007
Matt Koppenheffer |
How Much Is Goldman Sachs Really Worth? An analyst takes apart Goldman's business segments to give a perspective on how the brokerage giant could be valued. |
The Motley Fool
March 19, 2007
Matt Koppenheffer |
Quick Take: A Note to Blackstone A humble request from an interested investor. |
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. |
Investment Advisor
March 2006
Jeff Joseph |
Hedgeworld Hedge Fund Focus: A Bright Start for '06 Good news seemingly came at hedge fund managers from all directions in January. Equity market returns were up as was volatility, emerging markets showed gains, and there was big merger news on which to trade. |
Financial Planning
June 1, 2007
Steve Savage |
Consider the Alternatives Think twice before pitching hedge funds and private equity to your financial advisory clients. |
BusinessWeek
June 17, 2010
Cristina Alesci |
Among Top Private Equity Firms, Fortress Falls Short Private equity firms, like other investors, found it far easier to make money in the boom. |
The Motley Fool
October 24, 2008
Morgan Housel |
One Reason Stocks Are Crashing Hedge funds -- which control trillions of dollars of capital -- are facing an onslaught of redemptions from investors who either need their money back to cover their own losses, or are scared out of their minds now. |
The Motley Fool
February 13, 2007
Matt Koppenheffer |
The Market Mix Tape A rockin' review of the market's greatest hits from the last week. "Beat It" by Michael Jackson and Blackstone... "Fly Me to the Moon" by Frank Sinatra and Fortress Investment Group... etc. |
The Motley Fool
March 24, 2008
Sham Gad |
An Introduction to Asset Management Some pointers to help you choose the right path for your investments. |
The Motley Fool
October 14, 2009
Christopher Barker |
A Railroad IPO Gets Derailed Investors had no appetite for the RailAmerica IPO. |
Investment Advisor
October 2007
Jeff Joseph |
Sub-Prime Returns Redux August appears to have been the worst month for hedge funds since May 2006, when 70% of all hedge funds fell. The first two weeks of the month saw continued woes in subprime mortgage securities. |
Registered Rep.
January 29, 2007
Halah Touryalai |
Hedge Funds Losing Their Appeal? The star power of hedge funds seems to have waned in 2006, at least among the wealthiest set. Will investors -- and their advisors -- continue to cool to hedge funds? |
Registered Rep.
June 15, 2009
Kristen French |
Hedge Funds Bruised, But New Retail Products Abound So far this year, investors and advisors seem to have put the brakes on new hedge fund investments. |
Investment Advisor
August 2005
Jeff Joseph |
Hedgeworld Hedge Fund Focus: Institutions Are Still Committed Two recent surveys provide insights into the current state of hedge funds and their longer-term performance. |
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. |
Financial Advisor
November 2003
Leola Ross |
Why High Hedge Fund Fees Are Justified The relatively high fees charged for hedge funds may cause some of your clients to have second thoughts about investing in them. Here's why it can be worth paying the price for truly active management. |
The Motley Fool
May 23, 2007
Tom Taulli |
Dueling Fools: Private Equity Bear Rebuttal Huge amounts of private equity could mean big problems for investors. |
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. |
Financial Planning
December 1, 2007
Donald Jay Korn |
Hedge Funds Redux Despite a midsummer month's nightmare, hedge funds are still pointing to successful records and raking in money. |
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. |
Entrepreneur
December 2007
Farnoosh Torabi |
A Private Affair The private equity club is now accepting members - and you don't have to make millions to join. |
The Motley Fool
March 28, 2007
Tom Taulli |
Foolish Book Review: "Hedge Funds for Dummies" Author Ann Logue offers an excellent overview of the complex hedge-fund industry. |
BusinessWeek
May 10, 2004
Lewis Braham |
A Pipeline To Bargain Deals Through little-known Private Investments in Public Equity (PIPEs), sophisticated investors buy shares of listed stocks at favorable terms. |
BusinessWeek
June 17, 2010 |
Long-Term Scorecard Here's how much four big firms have generated for investors, including unrealized gains and losses. |
Financial Advisor
August 2007
Marla Brill |
Hedging Your Bets A growing group of market-neutral mutual funds have distilled the essence of hedge fund investing into a more regulated, liquid and accessible format. |
On Wall Street
October 1, 2009
Elizabeth Wine |
Hedge Funds: Are They Worth It? Strategists in the wirehouses and elsewhere say hedge funds were wrongly maligned, and that the good funds can still serve the purpose of diversifying a portfolio and reducing risk. |
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
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.
February 1, 2011
Stephen Roseman |
Hedge Fund Myths Mean Missed Opportunities Misperceptions about what hedge funds do need to be set straight. Individuals won't be able to make educated investment decisions about them unless they understand what they are -- and are not. |
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. |
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? |
The Motley Fool
August 25, 2010
Andrew Bond |
Will Hedge Fund Investors Panic Next? Be mindful of institutional positions to protect your portfolio. This past week marked the 15th in a row in which money flowed out of U.S. stock mutual funds, a new record, according to the Investment Company Institute. |
The Motley Fool
March 23, 2007
Matt Koppenheffer |
A First Look at Blackstone Here's a look at Blackstone Group's S-1 filing, offering investors the skinny on exactly what the IPO is bringing to the market. |
