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Alternative investments: Managed futures
and hedge funds
(Source: Merrill Lynch)
Historically, whole significant
non-correlation has existed between the performance of alternative investments
(such as managed futures and hedge funds) and that of stock and bond investments,
suggesting these investments can be a valuable complement to a traditional
portfolio. Allocating a portion of the risk segment of a portfolio to
alternative investments can add a valuable element of diversification
to a traditionally structured portfolio and may enhance the prospects
for superior overall performance..........
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Recommended
further reading:
Books
on Financial Instruments
Online book:
Understanding Financial
Markets & Instruments
Chapter 6: Derivatives
- Futures
Chapter 7: Derivatives
- Options
Chapter 8: Specialised
Interest Rate Derivatives
Chapter 9: Valuation
and Accounting of Financial Instruments and Derivatives
Chapter 10: Derivatives
- Hedging Techniques
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