BUS 674 - Comprehensive Hedge Funds (3)

Hedge funds is one of the least understood yet fastest growing sectors of the asset management industry. This course will present a comprehensive and accurate picture of the hedge industry, various hedge fund strategies, hedge fund operations, and considerations for hedge fund investors. The course will contrast a mutual fund and hedge fund, review the misconceptions of a hedge fund as well as assess the due diligence process and importance or portfolio monitoring in the professional management of hedge fund portfolios.