Hedge funds are a profitable vehicle for both investors and managers associated with these funds. But investing in a hedge fund and creating and managing a hedge fund take two completely different sets of skills and knowledge. If youÂ’re looking to set up and run a hedge fund, it doesnÂ’t matter how much professional money management experience you have; you still need to know how to operate within the unregulated world of hedge funds to be successful. If youÂ’re ready to take the leap from conventional funds to hedge funds, How to Create and Manage a Hedge Fund: A ProfessionalÂ’s Guide will show you how.

In an accessible, straightforward style, the book presents all the practical information you’ll need to set up and run a leveraged investment company. Lawyers, accountants, creditors, investors, and many others will find insights into the often opaque world of hedge funds. Cutting through the hype and hysteria that usually surround this dynamic field, Stuart McCrary provides a detailed introduction and solid framework that any financial professional can understand and apply.


TABLE OF CONTENTS

Preface
Disclaimer

Ch. 1 Introduction to Hedge Funds
Ch. 2 Building a Valuable Business
Ch. 3 Types of Hedge Funds
Ch. 4 Types of Hedge Fund Investors
Ch. 5 Hedge Fund Investment Techniques
Ch. 6 Hedge Fund Business Models
Ch. 7 Creating Leverage
Ch. 8 Hedge Fund Business Plans
Ch. 9 Performance Measurement for Hedge Funds
Ch. 10 Legislation and Regulations Affecting Hedge Funds
Ch. 11 Accounting for Hedge Funds
Ch. 12 Tax Reporting for Hedge Funds
Ch. 13 Risk Management for Hedge Funds
Ch. 14 Marketing Hedge Funds
Ch. 15 Derivatives and Hedge Funds
Ch. 16 Lessons Learned from the Hedge Fund Industry

Glossary
Bibliography
Index