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Editor's NoteInvestor Sentiments People understandably became risk averse in the crisis of 2008. That seemed to change in 2009 as equities attracted money and recovered, but this year you get the impression investors are generally wary. Credit Suisse capital flow data suggests that money is slow in trickling back to hedge funds, though global macro was an exception—see Index Tracker. Our lineup contains insights for those pondering investment decisions. Almanac Founder George Zivic gives an in-depth discussion of opportunities and risks in commodity markets. Futures Lab presents a lesson, courtesy of Altegris chief executive John Sundt, from the experience of three years ago. Inside Talk by Brazil-based Gabriel Pellegrini offers a glimpse of a non-US commodity trading advisor. Two of the contributors to this issue specialize in selling options. This is not a strategy for the faint of heart, but Craig Kendall in Practitioner View and Alex Khalil in Manager Profile provide excellent discussions of how it works. Mr. Kendall has long-term experience with option selling. While this includes a rough patch in 2008, overall he has compiled an attractive track record. The two option selling programs he manages are both on our Top Ten list. We hope you’ll find these discussions useful.
Chidem Kurdas
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Zurich University Center for Alternative Investments: Hedge Funds Investor Conference: 29. AugZHAW School of Management and Law and The Swiss Council of Hedge Funds invite to their free conference which starts 13:30 at the Au Premier, Zurich with the following speakers:
Research & Due Diligence for Wealth Management Platforms, New York NY United States, September 15-16, 2014
Network with industry leaders in wealth management from wirehouses, regional and independent broker/dealers, RIA platforms, and consultancies. Profit from rarely shared perspectives on the current business priorities, advisor use of home office resources, innovative screening techniques, the rise of the consultants, and the challenges of offering alternative investments. Opalesque Subscribers are eligible for a 10% registration discount. Mention Code FMP127 during registration to enjoy this offer. Top Reasons to Attend:
View the conference brochure: https://www.frallc.com/pdf/B927.pdf For more information and to register, contact Whitney Betts at 704-341-2445 or wbetts@frallc.com. Don't forget to mention your 10% registration discount code: FMP127.
Establishing a '40 Act Alternative Fund, New York NY United States, September 17-18, 2014
By popular demand, Financial Research Associates' Establishing a '40 Act Alternative Fund conference is back and expanded! What's especially unique about this program is the design. On day one - Successfully Operating a ‘40 Act Alternative Fund - take a deep dive into what it takes to efficiently run a fund in this space. On day two - ‘40 Act Alternative Fund Growth Strategies -explore the overall marketplace and how to distribute your fund through various lucrative channels. Attend day one, day two, or for optimum value and substance attend both days! Opalesque Subscribers are eligible for a 10% registration discount. Mention Code FMP127 during registration to enjoy this offer. Top Reasons to Attend:
View the conference brochure: https://www.frallc.com/pdf/B933.pdf For more information and to register, contact Kathie Eberhard at 704-341-2439 or keberhard@frallc.com Don't forget to mention your 10% registration discount code: FMP127.
About OFIThis new publication addresses the interests of the managed futures community, including commodity trading advisers, fund managers, brokerages and investors in managed futures pools. Published every two weeks, Opalesque Futures Intelligence (OFI) provides original research by industry members as well as interviews with veteran industry players and upcoming managers. The coverage includes:
A sophisticated newsletter for a growing community, OFI meets a need currently not served by other publications. It is a must-read for anyone interested in futures trading or investing. Opalesque Futures Intelligence is edited by Chidem Kurdas. Chidem is an economist by training and a hedge fund specialist by experience. In the past she held positions as research analyst at Thomson Reuters, New York bureau chief at HedgeWorld and news editor at Infovest21. Earlier she taught economics at Pennsylvania State University and published a book about technology investing. She writes about funds and financial regulation for a number of blogs and publications, including The Independent Review. She is a member of the New York University Colloquium on Market Institutions, Finans Network for Turkish finance professionals and the New York Financial Writers Association.
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