 | The Little Book of Hedge Funds : What You Need to Know about Hedge Funds, but the Managers Won't Tell You An accessible overview of hedge funds, from their historical origin, to their perceived effect on the global economy, to why individual investors should understand how they work, The Little Book of Hedge Funds is essential reading for anyone seeking the tools and information needed to invest in this lucrative yet mysterious world. Authored by wealth management expert Anthony Scaramucci, and providing a comprehensive overview of this shadowy corner of high finance, the book is written in a straightforward and entertaining style. Packed with introspective commentary, highly applicable advice, and engaging anecdotes, this Little Book: Explains why the future of hedge funds lies in their ability to provide greater transparency and access in order to attract investors currently put off because they do not understand how they work Shows that hedge funds have grown in both size and importance in the investment community and why individual investors need to be aware of their activities Demystifies hedge fund myths, by analyzing the infamous 2 and 20 performance fee and addressing claims that there is an increased risk in investing in hedge funds Explores a variety of financial instruments--including leverage, short selling and hedging--that hedge funds use to reduce risk, enhance returns, and minimize correlation with equity and bond marketsWritten to provide novice investors, experienced financiers, and financial institutions with the tools and information needed to invest in hedge funds, this book is a must read for anyone with outstanding questions about this key part of the twenty-first century economy. Anthony Scaramucci was born in New York in 1964. He is a graduate of Tufts University with a B.A. in Economics and Harvard Law School with a J.D. He began his career at Goldman Sachs in the late 1980's, working in investment banking and other positions. He founded SkyBridge Capital in 2005. Currently he is the co-managing partner. In 2016, he was named one of the members of President-elect Donald Trump's transition team. He is the author of Goodbye Gordon Gekko: How to Find Your Fortune Without Losing Your Soul, The Little Book of Hedge Funds: What You Need to Know About Hedge Funds but the Managers Won't Tell You, and Hopping Over the Rabbit Hole: How Entrepreneurs Turn Failure Into Success. (Bowker Author Biography) |
