Blue Chip Hedge Fund Guide

Hedge Fund Articles

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

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.

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.

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.