Hedge funds are unique investment funds that take diverse strategies in order to achieve positive returns, regardless of market direction. A hedge fund is a private investment fund that is usually intended for institutional investors, companies or wealthy private investors.
The Psagot Group is owned by the international investment funds.
York Capital Management, its controlling shareholder, and Plainfield and enjoys access to the world’s leading hedge fund managers and markets hedge funds to institutional clients, companies and wealthy individuals.
The hedge funds use a number of diverse investment strategies, including:
Long/Short stocks and bonds
Event Driven
Emerging markets
Convertible arbitrage
Global macro
Multi-strategy
Advantages of investing in hedge funds:
Profit potential in any market state
Managed by first tier investment managers
Low correlation with traditional investment portfolio
Compatible interests between the investment managers and investors – fund managers are rewarded on achieving surplus returns above relevant index Leveragability of investment and flexibility.