Hedge Fund Guide 2025

Investment partnerships breed hedge fund excellence

Amplify Investment Partners’ managing director Wade Witbooi explains the value that Amplify brings to the table and predicts a bright future for both his business and the industry as a whole.

Amplify Investment Partners

Based in Tygervalley, Cape Town, Amplify Investment Partners is a registered discretionary Financial Services Provider, which holds a FAIS Category I, II and IIA licence (FSP No. 712).

The pros and cons of using a hedge fund

Hedge fund strategies are not guaranteed to outperform more traditional investments, but they can turn market downturns into value-generating opportunities.

Types of hedge funds offered in South Africa

All hedge funds in South Africa are classified according to four tiers. Each tier addresses one of four key questions that any hedge fund investor should consider when deciding to invest.

The role of Absa Prime Brokers in the hedge fund industry

Prime brokers play a vital role in supporting hedge funds by providing essential services and resources. By Chris Edwards, Managing Director and Head of the Prime Services, and the Index & Structured Solutions businesses at Absa Bank Ltd.

What is a hedge fund?

Hedge funds employ investment strategies that aim to outperform in both rising and falling markets. This article is the first in a series of introductory articles on hedge funds, written by Rob Macdonald, an independent consultant, author and CFP® Professional.

A guide to Hedge Funds and Hedge Fund Managers in South...

The 2025 Blue Chip Hedge Fund Guide is the launch edition of a special annual supplement designed to provide useful information to the South African financial planning community on these investment vehicles.
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