Hedge Funds

Hedge funds are formed when many investors or institutions collectively invest in select stocks chosen by the fund’s manager. Many funds operate as LLCs or partnerships to reduce liability and are often overseas to avoid taxes. Hedge funds may gain infamy from scandals like Bernie Madoff, but the funds also provide investors with valuable insight into which stocks institutions are investing in.

7 Stocks Hedge Funds Are Buying Right Now

By Omor Ibne Ehsan
Hedge fund stocks can be a great way to build a portfolio focused on long-term profits. These seven stocks are among the most promising.

6 Stocks Hedge Funds Love in a Recession

By Mark R. Hake, CFA
6 stocks hedge funds love in a recession, including the top 3 holdings from Michael Burry and Leon Cooperman.

5 Stocks Institutional Investors Are Buying Now as Bear Market Fears Swirl

By Eddie Pan, InvestorPlace Financial News Writer
You can get a leg up on Wall Street by watching what institutional investors are buying. Top stocks to watch right now include OXY and VST.

10 Smart Money Stocks to Buy Now

By Harriet Lefton, Writer, TipRanks
Hedge funds have just released their trades for the fourth quarter, indicating some of the best stocks to buy now.

10 Stocks Hedge Fund Billionaires Are Bullish On

By Harriet Lefton, Writer, TipRanks
These 10 stocks all have big backing from hedge funds, known as the "smart money." If you're holding these hedge fund stocks, you're in solid company.

5 Stocks the Top Fund Managers Love

By Harriet Lefton, Writer, TipRanks
These top hedge fund stocks all have a 'very positive' confidence sentiment for the quarter and a 'Strong Buy' outlook from the Street.

How to Buy Hedge Funds Without the Huge Fees

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Hedge funds get a bad reputation due to their high fees. However, ETFs allow investors to benefit from the asset class without the big fees.

Vanguard Funds vs Hedge Funds (Guess Who Wins)

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor
Vanguard funds are some of the best, low-cost mutual funds you can buy. But are they better than hedge funds?

When Should You Invest in Hedge Funds?

By Greg Sushinsky, InvestorPlace Contributor
Hedge funds had their worst year since the financial crisis of 2009. With several funds closing down and others showing meager returns, what should wealthy investors do? Is there a right time to get into the funds?

Best Mutual Funds That Act Like Hedge Funds

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor
Today's uncertain and volatile environment calls for a good hedging strategy. Check out these mutual funds that act like hedge funds.

RORO – The ‘Hedge Fund’ You Can Actually Afford

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
State Street's new SPDR SSgA Risk Aware ETF (RORO) aims to give you the risk-minded performance of hedge funds without the high costs.

What Are Warren Buffett and Other Billionaires’ Buying and Selling?

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Warren Buffett and hedge-fund billionaires moved a lot of stock last quarter, but the most recent 13Fs showed no bold new bets worth copycatting.

Why Is Bill Ackman Launching a Closed-End Fund?

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Bill Ackman's new closed-end fund will let retail investors get in on the billionaire hedge-fund manager's game.

3 ‘Backdoor’ Hedge Fund Stocks

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Hedge fund managers sure know how to rake in the cash, but retail investors get left out. These 3 stocks give you a back door into the hedge fund world.

John Paulson Loves Pianos, Hates Financials

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
John Paulson's hedge fund Paulson & Co. didn't just buy piano-maker Steinway this week -- it also filed its 13F. Here's everything you need to know.

Bill Ackman Still Loves Beam, Burger King

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Bill Ackman and Pershing Square held tight to JCPenney, Beam and Burger King through Q2, but did trade Mondelez in for Air Products and Chemicals.

Why Follow GURU If You Don’t Know Where It’s Going?

By Carla Lake, InvestorPlace Staff
PragCap is skeptical of this "smart-money" ETF that invests based on hedge funds' 13F filings, and you should be too.

An Open Letter to Justin Bieber About Hedge Fund Ads

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
You know the old saying about "A fool and his money"? Yeah ... I'm looking out for you.

It Doesn’t Pay to Pile Into Hedge-Fund Favorites

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Hedge funds' holdings flood the news each quarter, but reports such as the Goldman Sachs VIP List aren't necessarily a good source of actionable trade ideas.
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