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.
The evolution of savings
Allocating a portion of your savings to 36ONE hedge funds can improve your portfolio longevity
Leverage the hedge
South African equity hedge funds have consistently outperformed equity funds over the last three to five years, so why don’t more financial advisors allocate...
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