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Are hedge funds really high risk? A South African perspective

It is the ordinary South African investor who stands to benefit the most from the risk-adjusted returns hedge funds offer, writes Elmien Wagenaar

How will hedge funds perform in a new era of Trump,...

by Neil Wilson 2024 was certainly a year of landmark elections, in South Africa and around the world. The most significant being in the US,...

Understanding hedge funds

Craig French, Visio Capital Hedge funds have emerged as a significant player in the global financial landscape, often and mistakenly associated with high-risk, high-reward investment...

Investor Survey 2024: Upbeat outlook for SA funds despite macro concerns

Respondents to this year’s HedgeNews Africa investor Survey are more upbeat than ever about the outlook for the South African economy as well as...

Hedge funds: A trusted companion on turbulent financial seas

Joannie Maass, senior technical investment specialist, Alexforbes Hedge funds have become an important tool for investors who want to achieve their long-term goals while managing...

SA experts offer global wine investment

South African wine experts Johan Malan and Roland Peens at Bond Wine are advising on a liquid global fine wine investment, which is listed...

Futuregrowth sees private market potential

Private markets can offer a safer alternative with more predictable income than public market investing depending on the asset class, according to Futuregrowth’s Smital...

Transforming businesses by tapping into female power

Strides are being made to improve the gender gap in private companies, according to Ria Papier, client director at Old Mutual Private Equity (OMPE),...

Global hedge fund industry trends for 2024

Each year, Agecroft Partners predicts the top hedge fund industry trends through their contact with more than 2,000 institutional investors and hundreds of hedge fund organisations.

Mega-trends support greater allocations to alternatives

The annual Blackrock Masterclass at the HedgeNews Africa Symposium was presented by Alexander Orr, covering the outlook for alternatives in 2024. Orr focused on private...