Designed for finance professionals who are already familiar with hedge funds, the programme seeks to explain why hedge funds have been so attractive in recent years and contemplates whether this performance is sustainable.
Beginning with an overview of the hedge fund industry and its recent developments, the programme then introduces various hedge fund investment models. It also gives participants the opportunity to experience these developments and models first-hand through a simulation game. The programme draws on the research work carried out at the BNP Paribas Hedge Fund Center.
Learn from recent advances in research
Recent advances in research are introduced to establish a comprehensive
framework that encompasses a wide range of hedge fund strategies. This framework
is then used to demonstrate how hedge fund investment models differ from those
of mutual funds. You will explore the key risk exposures faced by hedge funds
and the implications for strategic asset allocation and portfolio construction.
Analysing hedge fund performance
The programme profiles investors in hedge funds and analyses how they select
data and indexes to measure hedge fund performance. It details the specific
criteria involved in the hedge fund manager selection process and the ensuing
contractual negotiations.
At the beginning of the programme, participants will be asked to submit three questions they would like to see the programme answer. Faculty then use these questions to determine the emphasis put on specific topics.
The Hedge Funds Programme provides you with the knowledge and frameworks needed to address the key issues concerning hedge funds. As a result, you will have the skills, tools and insights needed to:
Most participants will have some prior knowledge of hedge funds and their
investment styles, trading strategies, structures, and compensation methods. The
programme will be of particular interest to: