Takes a look at generating and understanding investment performance of hedge funds. This book offers an analysis of the markets of Brazil, Russia, India and China. It is suitable for financial professionals, and those anyone interested in learning about hedge funds and their future.

Generating Performance: Hedge Fund Research vs Traditional Investment Research; From Birth to Death: The Lifecycle of a Hedge Fund Investment Strategy; Evolving from a Single-Strategy Hedge Fund to a Multi-Strategy Hedge Fund; Hedge Funds and Brazil; Hedge Funds and Russia; Hedge Funds and India; Hedge Funds and China; Best Execution of Hedge Fund Investment Strategies; Managing a Fund of Hedge Funds; Interview with an Unsung Wall Street Master; Understanding Performance: The Psychology of Hedge Fund Managers; Hedge Fund Due Diligence; Risk Measurement for Hedge Funds; Global Trends in Hedge Funds; Appendices: List of Internet Bookmarks for Hedge Fund Managers; Recommended Reading Library for Hedge Fund Managers; Technical Appendix.