All six Market Vectors Investable Hedge Fund Beta Indices produced positive returns in September, according to figures released by Market Vectors Index Solutions (MVIS). Each index is constructed using transparent, liquid exchange-traded funds to produce hedge fund-style returns without
Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) has created a new benchmark volatility index – the CBOE S&P 500 Short-Term Volatility Index (VXST). Like CBOE’s flagship VIX Index, VXST reflects investors’ consensus view of expected stock market volatility. Whereas VIX
New Forests has introduced new investors to make an investment in the Green Triangle Forest Trust (GTFT). GTFT was established in March 2012 via the acquisition of the plantation assets of Auspine Ltd by New Forests Australia New Zealand Forest
AlphaClone, a specialist in hedge fund position replication, reports 2012 performance through Q3 for its Momentum Select and AlphaClone Select portfolios of 33 and 18.7 per cent, respectively. The performance of these rules-based clone portfolios ranks among the top decile
The Dow Jones Credit Suisse Hedge Fund Index rebounded from September losses to start the fourth quarter up 1.73%. Oliver Schupp (pictured), President of Credit Suisse Index Co, says: "The Dow Jones Credit Suisse Hedge Fund Index was up 1.73%
A survey conducted by Israeli fund administrator Tzur Management highlights the significant expansion in the country’s funds industry over the last five years. A survey conducted by Israeli fund administrator Tzur Management highlights the significant expansion in the country’s funds
Altin, the Swiss alternative investment company listed on the London and Swiss stock exchanges, has disclosed its entire hedge fund portfolio holdings. The portfolio, featuring more than 30 underlying hedge funds and representing over 10 investment strategies, has a net
Natural catastrophe and weather risk reinsurance specialist Nephila Capital has joined the Hedge Funds Standards Board (HFSB) as a signatory member. HFSB brings together managers, investors, regulators and consultants from around the world to help determine how the hedge fund
A new Farming Index, which will focus largely on Emerging Markets and global farming, has been launched by Indxis, an independent provider of bespoke indices, and GAIA Capital Advisors, a Geneva based fund manager and investment advisor specialising in global
Stephen Cohen, Head of Investment Strategy at iShares, looks at the future for emerging markets… It’s been a tough year for emerging markets. Emerging equities have underperformed developed equities for the last two years, while EM debt has struggled during
