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 Top 5 North American Hedge Funds
 Fund Name
Jan-10 
 Stein Investment Manageme..
10.51 
 Exagroup Omega Fund LP
8.66 
 Firebird Republics Fund
8.55 
 Firebird Avrora Fund Ltd
8.21 
 Rising China Growth Fund
8.07 
  Top 5 European Hedge Funds
 Fund Name
Jan-10 
21.38 
21.01 
9.57 
9.13 
8.55 
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The Eurekahedge Report
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The January 2010 Eurekahedge Report contains detailed analysis and exclusive insights into the various changes in the hedge fund industry through 2009. The report presents a comprehensive analysis of the industry’s performance, assets flows and key trends.

December 2009 Asset Flows Update

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December was the eighth straight month of positive net asset flows into the hedge fund industry, bringing the total assets under management to US$1.48 trillion. The hedge fund industry grew by US$4.5 billion in December, while the sector is expected to attract greater capital in 1Q2010 with some early activity already being observed in January.

Overview of 2009 Key Trends in Islamic Funds

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Islamic funds witnessed a year of good fortune in 2009, attracting significant capital while also delivering strong performances across the board. The Eurekahedge Islamic Funds Index gained 22.13% through the year which is the best year on record for the index. This report will present a comprehensive overview of the global Islamic funds sector and the latest developments in performance, asset flows and growth.

Overview of 2009 Key Trends in North American Hedge Funds

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2009 was a year of mixed fortunes for the North American hedge funds industry. The sector witnessed widespread redemption in first four months, before staging a remarkable recovery in the May-December 2009 period as the Eurekahedge North American Hedge Fund Index posted its highest yearly gains in 2009. In this report, we look at the latest historical trends shaping the industry, covering asset allocations, performance, managers’ location, strategic allocations and more.

 

December 2009 Hedge Fund Performance Commentary

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Hedge funds finished the year on a high note by posting healthy returns of 1.07% through December – bringing the 2009 annual returns to 19.37%. This is the best yearly returns on record since the bumper year of 2003 when the sector delivered 20.89% and furthermore, various regional and strategic indices witnessed their best year for the decade. The Eurekahedge Asia ex-Japan Hedge Fund Index gained 37.98% in 2009, posting the best annual performance on record across all regional indices in 10 years.

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Interview with Xiaobo Long, CEO & Managing Director of Cypress House Asset Managment Company Limited

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Cypress House Management’s Xiaobo Long shares his views on investing in China’s economic growth opportunities through long/short equity strategy.

Interview with Richard Bibb, CIO of AIMhedge Establishment

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AIMhedge Establishment’s Richard Bibb gives his insights on the systematic managed futures and the trend-following strategy which their trading algorithm is based on.

Overcoming the Capital Challenge
Piers Alexander, Conyers Dill & Pearman (Hong Kong)
The capital raising capabilities of Asian hedge funds is blighted by investors’ desire for cash liquidity.
Managed Accounts: Back to the Forefront
Philip Niles, Butterfield Fulcrum
The issue of transparency has returned to the alternative investment industry with vigour and urgency.
Is It Acceptable to Halt Redemptions?
Claude Bovet, SFCS Capital
A hedge fund’s ability to halt redemptions should be used sparingly and only when there is no other valid option.
Outsourcing Operational Hedge Fund Due Diligence
Markus Federle & Frederic Berthier, The Fairsky Group
Recent operational fund failures have painfully reminded investors of the fiduciary duty they owe to their investors in operational matters.
Private Equity Funds
When the Money Runs Out

Vicky Meek, emerging Private Equity

Emerging markets private equity firms are now facing an environment in which their investors have to cut back on their commitments.

A New Approach to Risk Measurement

Thomas Meyer & Christian Diller

The private equity industry needs a fresh model of advanced risk measurement if it is to remain attractive to LPs.

Specialist Funds
The Trade-Off

Nazneen Halim, Islamic Finance Asia

It is time for the Islamic finance community to come together and embrace risk, even if it means losing some.

A Sleeping Giant
Raymond Fazzi, Financial Advisor Magazine
Green buildings and possibly green REITs will begin popping up once real estate recovers.
Recent Launches and NAVs (subscribers only)
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Industry News
 
     
  The Eurekahedge Report  
     
  December 2009 Asset Flows Update  
     
  Overview of 2009 Key Trends in Islamic Funds  
     
  Overview of 2009 Key Trends in North American Hedge Funds  
     
  December 2009 Hedge Fund Performance Commentary  
     
  Interview with Xiaobo Long, CEO & Managing Director of Cypress House Asset Managment Company Limited  
     
  Interview with Richard Bibb, CIO of AIMhedge Establishment  
     
  Overcoming the Capital Challenge  
     
  Managed Accounts: Back to the Forefront  
     
  Is It Acceptable to Halt Redemptions?  
     
  Outsourcing Operational Hedge Fund Due Diligence  
     
  When the Money Runs Out  
   
  A New Approach to Risk Measurement  
     
  The Trade-Off  
   
  A Sleeping Giant  
     
     
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