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Thursday, December 13, 2012

It’s all about the money…

In the wake of continued market volatility, the fear of the fiscal cliff, regulatory uncertainty and incredibly low yields; investors are asking how much more can they take.
Money
(Photo: 401(K) 2012)

The answer is a lot. The reason is because they have to. Over the last six months, we have been speaking with investors of all shapes and sizes and one theme that carries through all the conversations, regardless of the size of their portfolio, is they want to put money to work. 

And while there is significant consensus among investors about getting into the markets, there is clearly no consensus as to how to access the markets. 

Some investors, like large wheel heeled managers with significant assets under management, others are focused on emerging managers, while others don’t seem to know what they want only that they want something that will earn them a return.

However, returns, it seems, may be tough to come by. We searched the web and found few articles that illustrate just how hard it is to put up returns today:


Eurekahedge: Hedge Funds Up Marginally In Nov.

US Hedge Funds Struggle to Get Ahead


The only way to get in the game is to start playing the game. What better way to get involved then by attending GAIM USA in January. To learn more about the conference and how attending can help you make better decisions click here.




Wednesday, November 14, 2012

What’s Next … Growth all Around!

In the wake of last week’s election it seems that the hedge fund industry is poised for great growth in both new fund launches and assets under management in 2013. Now that we know who will be residing in the White House for the next four years, the industry has clear picture on which way regulation will be heading in the short and long term.
Pile of Cash
(Photo: 401(K) 2012)

The rules of the game have become clearer and Wall Street and the powers that be are in a better position to play. Next up is a ruling by the SEC on the Jobs Act.

Our research says look for this final determination before year-end. The wild card of course remains the uncertainty around returns. As the fiscal cliff looms and volatility around the world continues, managers are having a difficult time putting up returns.

That being said investors regardless of the size of their portfolios continue to want to invest in funds that make money no matter which way the markets are moving.

This we believe will be the driver of new fund launches and asset growth in 2013.

GAIM USA’s agenda is focused on understanding policy challenges, the impact of regulation, asset allocation trends and new fund launches; making it the must attend event for investors, managers and solution providers. We look forward to seeing you in Boca this January.


 
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