{"product_id":"hedge-funds-for-dummies-isbn-9781119907558","title":"Hedge Funds For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHedge your stock market bets with funds that can deliver returns in down markets\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHedge Funds For Dummies \u003c\/i\u003eis your introduction to the popular investing strategy that can help you gain positive returns, no matter what direction the market takes. Hedge funds use pooled funds to focus on high-risk, high-return investments, often with a focus on shorting—so you can earn profit even when stocks fall. But there’s a whole lot more to it than that. This book teaches you about the diversity of hedge funds, their pros and cons, and their potentially lucrative role as a part of your portfolio. We also give you tips on finding a broker that is right for you and the investment you wish to make. Let Dummies be your investment advisor as you set up a strategy that will deliver results. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand the ins and outs of hedge funds and how they fit in your portfolio\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChoose the funds that make the most sense for your unique situation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuild a hedge fund strategy based on tested techniques and the latest market data\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAvoid common mistakes and identify solid funds to ensure success\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Dummies guide is for traders and investors looking to learn more about hedge funds and how they can become lucrative investments in a down market. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: What Is a Hedge Fund, Anyway? 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Hedge Funds: Alternative Assets and Alternative Strategies 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Not Just a Sleeping Aid: Analyzing SEC Registration 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: How to Buy into a Hedge Fund 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Using Hedge-Fund Strategies without the Hedge Funds 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Hedging through Research and Asset Selection 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Looking at Alternative Strategies 93\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Calculating Investment Risk and Return 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Buying Low, Selling High: Using Arbitrage in Hedge Funds 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Short-Selling, Leveraging, and Other Equity Strategies 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Observing How Hedge Funds Profit from the Corporate Life Cycle 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Macro Funds: Looking for Global Trends 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Determining Whether Alternative Investments Are Right for You 189\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Fitting Alternatives into a Portfolio 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Examining How Hedge Funds Are Structured 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: But Will You Make Money? Evaluating Hedge Fund Performance 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: You Want Your Money When? Balancing Time and Liquidity 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Taxes, Responsibilities, Transparency, and Other Investment Considerations 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Special Considerations Regarding Hedge Funds 273\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Hooking onto Other Types of Hedge Funds 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Hiring a Consultant to Help You with Hedge Funds 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Doing Due Diligence on a Hedge Fund 301\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: The Part of Tens 317\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Ten (Plus One) Big Myths about Hedge Funds 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20: Ten Good Reasons to Invest in a Hedge Fund 325\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 333\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnn C. Logue, MBA, \u003c\/b\u003eworked for twelve years as an investment analyst and earned the Chartered Financial Analyst designation along the way. She also taught business administration at the University of Illinois. Now, she’s a finance writer with dozens of publications under her belt, including \u003ci\u003eDay Trading For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiversify your portfolio with hedge funds\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWant to make a profit, even in down markets? \u003ci\u003eHedge Funds For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e lets you in on one of the most popular tools for doing that. Learn what a hedge fund is and how you can use one (or more) to diversify your portfolio. This book explains, in simple terms anyone can understand, all the hedging strategies and considerations you need to know to start investing—smartly—in these potentially high-performing instruments. You’ll also gain the know-how to manage your risk and avoid common pitfalls in the hedge fund market. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside… \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHedge funds, explained\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDue diligence and research\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to buy into hedge funds\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAll about taxes and fees\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCreating a balanced portfolio\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHiring hedge fund consultants\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAlternative ETF strategies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCommon myths and mistakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"For Dummies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989355053285,"sku":"NP9781119907558","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781119907558.jpg?v=1761783791","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/hedge-funds-for-dummies-isbn-9781119907558","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}