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The reputed demise of funds of hedge funds is exaggerated

By Simon Osborne | 14 January 2009
Keywords: funds of hedge funds

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Ironically, the market turmoil coupled with hedge fund implosions and swindles make it an easier task for funds of hedge funds analysts to separate the wheat from the chaff.

In 2007 the whipping boy for alternatives was private equity, and then in 2008 the hatred turned to hedge funds. The candidates for 2009’s witch burning could be property, commodities, funds of funds, or a return to the ducking stool for private equity.

Funds of hedge funds look like they are winning the dubious accolade of being the figures of opprobrium for 2009.

Debating their double-layer of fees was a skirmish that they were able to counter, pointing out their role as outsourced due diligence providers and the benefits of portfolio diversification.

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