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.
Records tumble in best year yet for South Africa’s hedge fund...
South Africa’s hedge fund industry had its best year yet in 2024, with assets under management (AUM) reaching a new all-time high of R152.7-billion, according to the 2024 Novare Hedge Fund Survey.
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.
Why hedge funds offer a smarter path to uncorrelated returns
According to Wallace Barnes, Steyn Capital Management, diversification of uncorrelated assets within a portfolio significantly reduces its overall volatility without compromising expected returns.
Using hedge funds to harness the power of compounding
The magic of compounding, as it relates to long-term investment returns, cannot be overstated writes James Corkin, Portfolio Manager, Steyn Capital Management.
More than just a bridge over troubled water
Jason Horn, Execution Trader and Macro Analyst at Steyn Capital Management, explains how hedge funds are more than just a useful alternative to traditional balanced fund allocations.
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This article considers FSCA’s efforts to “democratise” hedge funds and how they are showing signs of success as retail funds gain increasing traction.
Discretionary Fund Manager (DFM) listings 2026
The listings of Discretionary Fund Managers (DFMs) as sourced by researchers working on the 2026 Blue Chip DFM Guide.
Optimum Investment Group (OIG)
Optimum Investment Group (OIG) is a boutique asset manager headquartered in South Africa, committed to “growing wealth for a prosperous tomorrow”.
Offshore investing isn’t just about diversification
Offshore investing is rarely about a single goal, writes Eugene Taljaard, regional manager at Momentum Wealth International.
The 2026 guide to Hedge Funds and Hedge Fund Managers in South Africa
The 2026 Blue Chip Hedge Fund Guide is the second 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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