In this introductory piece, we’ll cover the fundamentals of hedge funds, such as how they earn a profit, the various kinds of techniques they employ, and how they vary from other kinds of investments,...
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A Hedging Strategy for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses
Although futures contracts might provide a way for smaller companies to weather economic downturns and inflation and emerge stronger on the other side, engaging in such speculative trading is inherently risky. The bottom line of...
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What Are Some Definitions of Intangible Assets?
Intangible assets are assets that a company owns but which cannot be moved or handled in the same way that tangible assets, such as property or equipment, can. These intangible assets consist of things...
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Is Your Company’s Equipment an Asset?
In the context of the financial records of your company, the equipment can function in either an asset or a liability capacity. Educate yourself on the correct way to categorize it on your financial...
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The Chicken Tax and Its Impact on the SUV Market
The modern landscape of the U.S. truck market, dominated by domestic manufacturers, has deep roots in historical trade disputes—specifically, the retaliatory tariff known as the Chicken Tax. This piece of legislation arose from a...
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The Poinsettia Legacy Cultivated by The Ecke Family
The Ecke family, based in Encinitas, California, revolutionized the poinsettia industry in the early 20th century. By pioneering a grafting method, they created lush, compact plants that stood out starkly against the spindlier versions...
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How to Get Started With a Hedge Fund
The process of creating a new hedge fund can be very challenging. If a fund is going to be successful, it not only needs to adhere to a significant number of regulations, but it...
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In Uncertain Times, Investing in Hedge Funds Makes Sense
South Africans do not have nearly as much money invested in hedge funds as investors from other countries. Since its inception in the early 1990s, the hedge fund industry has mushroomed into a global phenomenon...
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Investment Roles in Biotechnology That Support Hedge Funds
Individuals who have been following this market closely for some time are likely aware that there’s been a significant amount of debate about whether or not we are currently in a “golden age of...
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A Hangover Will Be the Main Part of 2023’s Investment Themes
Before we can move on to 2023, we need to make every effort to put 2022 in the past. Unfortuitously, like a hangover from a New Year’s Eve drinking binge – the kind that...
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