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Net Alpha Retention Ratio: Are You Getting Your Money’s Worth from Your Hedge Fund?
By Chris Schelling, CAIA, Managing Director of Private Markets at Caprock After years of disappointing returns, hedge funds had somewhat of a renaissance last year. The HFRI Fund Weighted Composite posted a gain of 9.75% for 2024, the best annual return in roughly a decade. And as we all know, investor dollars usually chase returns. HFR also reported that 2024 was the first year of net inflows since 2021. However, for many investors, this may be a case of too little too late.
The Problem with Capitalism? We Simply Don't Have Enough of It.
The Problem with Capitalism? We Simply Don't Have Enough of It.
The Problem With Capitalism? We Don’t Have Enough of It.
Lately, an unusual series of pundits have been discussing problems in the U.S. economy, and how capitalism is failing a majority of market participants. Even staunch supporters of capitalism — people who have profited enormously from our economy, like Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio — have, quite vocally, argued that the current system isn’t working. In many ways I agree.
Want to Divorce Your Private Equity Manager? Good Luck.
Most young couples planning their wedding don’t think about the possibility of divorce. When blinded by love, negotiating a prenuptial agreement isn’t top of mind — perhaps rightfully so if “till death do us part” is to have any real meaning. Unfortunately, a bleaker reality often intrudes; roughly 45 percent of marriages in the U.S. end in divorce, according to often-cited statistics.
The 'No Jerks' Rule of Investing
The 'No Jerks' Rule of Investing Managers who are arrogant, rude, and selfish aren't just unpleasant to deal with. They're also bad at generating returns.Read Full Article »
The Troubling New Trend in Private Equity
The Troubling New Trend in Private Equity Private equity sponsor-to-sponsor transactions are on the rise. But lately, some firms have begun selling companies to other funds in their stable — a far more worrying development.Read Full Article »
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