Hedge Fund Advisors International
The worldwide demand for hedge funds has reached unprecedented levels and is beginning to stress the industry, according to George P. Van, Chairman of Van Hedge Fund Advisors International, Inc. (VAN) a leading hedge fund investment advisory firm. “Notwithstanding new hedge funds continuing to spring up like mushrooms after a hard rain”, noted Mr. Van, […]
Growth Rate Slows, But Still Steady The hedge fund universe expanded for the tenth straight year in 1998, with an estimated 330 new funds created, George P. Van, chairman of Van Hedge Fund Advisors International (VAN), a leading hedge fund investment advisory firm reported today. “In 1998, we estimate that over 300 new hedge funds […]
Overall Hedge Fund Performance Strong for Month, Year to Date Hedge funds by and large performed well in April’s rough and tumble markets. The Average U.S. Hedge Fund outperformed most of the major indices with a –2.4% drop, while the Average Offshore Hedge Fund fell only -3.3%. Overall, both the Average U.S. and Offshore Hedge […]
In a world of sluggish securities investment options, hedge funds may provide substantial returns. But beware the volatility factor and hefty management fees. A senior telecommunications executive sold his company four years ago for seven figures. He socked away most of the proceeds into a traditional stock and bond portfolio but about a year ago, […]
By Andrew Capon of World Equity magazine, from an interview with G. P. Van, Chairman of Van Hedge Fund Advisors, Inc. Leading hedge fund consultant and investor, G.P. Van, the chairman and founder of Van Hedge Fund Advisors (VAN)*, has conducted ground-breaking research into the long-term performance and characteristics of hedge funds. Here he explains […]