Derivatives & Trading

Magazine articles on active trading strategies, hedge funds, futures, options, and other derivatives.

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Investment Advisor August 2006 Joseph & Barreto	Hedgeworld Hedge Fund Focus: Regulatory Limbo for Hedge Funds Experts say hedge fund advisors who registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission in response to the now-shelved hedge fund rule aren't likely to see examiners on their doorstep anytime soon.
Investment Advisor August 2006 Melanie Waddell	The Playing Field: Will the SEC Appeal? Hedge fund advisor registration has been an extremely contentious issue. Some feel there will be grave consequences for the SEC and the investing public should the House bill requiring registration be shot down.
BusinessWeek July 31, 2006 Chris Young	Hedge Funds To The Rescue Thanks to hedge fund activists, deal-makers can't rely on shareholder passivity.
BusinessWeek July 24, 2006 Joseph Weber	Investing: Riding The Roller Coaster A few years ago volatility traders were niche players at big banks. Now they're moving to established hedge funds or setting up their own so-called vol funds. The pitch to prospective investors: Volatility should be considered an asset class in itself, like stocks, bonds, or commodities.
The Motley Fool July 14, 2006 Alex Dumortier	SEC Soft on Soft Dollars The SEC clarifies what acceptable practice is when it comes to soft dollars. If you are a mutual fund or hedge fund investor, you'd be well advised to check your investment managers' policy regarding the use of soft dollars.
BusinessWeek July 17, 2006 Mara Der Hovanesian	The SEC Isn't Finished With Hedge Funds The SEC is closing in on shady practices despite a setback from a federal court.
The Motley Fool July 10, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Is Wheat the New Oil? Uncooperative weather could mean trouble for some food companies. It's a good reminder for investors who occasionally forget that Mother Nature can throw a monkey wrench into even the most carefully crafted earnings models.
Registered Rep. July 6, 2006 Kevin Burke	Morningstar Joins Hedge Fund-Data Crowd Financial advisors looking for more information on hedge funds can now turn to Morningstar.
Financial Planning July 1, 2006 Dan Wheeler	Hedge Funds, Unplugged Take the buzz out of the hedge fund phenomenon, and you may find less electricity than you think.
Financial Advisor July 2006 Marla Brill	Options For Generating Income Judging from a slew of recent offerings, Wall Street is betting that a high-yielding twist on an old fund idea will attract investors looking for higher interest rates who are wary of fluctuating bond prices.
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