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Intermediate
Hedge Funds 101
Explore the world of hedge funds with deep dives into various strategies including long/short equity, global macro, event-driven, and quantitative approaches. Learn how hedge funds generate alpha and manage risk.
30 hours25 lessonsIntermediate
What You'll Learn
- Understand major hedge fund strategies
- Learn risk management techniques
- Analyze hedge fund performance metrics
- Master short selling and leverage
- Explore quantitative and systematic approaches
Prerequisites
- •Understanding of equity markets
- •Basic statistics knowledge
- •Familiarity with financial analysis
Course Curriculum
1Hedge Fund Basics
What Are Hedge Funds?
Introduction to hedge fund industry and business models
StructureFee modelsRegulatory framework
Performance Metrics
How to evaluate hedge fund performance
Sharpe ratioAlphaBetaDrawdowns
2Long/Short Equity
Long/Short Fundamentals
Core concepts of long/short equity strategies
Pair tradingMarket neutralityPosition sizing
Short Selling Deep Dive
Advanced short selling techniques
MechanicsRisksFinding shorts
3Global Macro & Event-Driven
Macro Trading Strategies
Top-down global macro approach
CurrencyCommoditiesInterest rates
Event-Driven Investing
Profiting from corporate events
MergersDistressedSpecial situations