Hedge Funds Up & Social Media Footprint Expansion

Filed in archive Hedgetalk on June 16, 2009

"Hedge funds finished up 4.06% in May, capturing the largest monthly gains since February 2000." Oliver Schupp, President of Credit Suisse Index, said, "Emerging Markets funds were the strongest performers, finishing up 6.96%. The Emerging Markets sector has experienced a significant turnaround over the last three months as risk appetite seems to be returning to markets, and investors are encouraged by positive signs of global growth and rising commodities prices." Schupp added, "Convertible Arbitrage managers also performed well during May as funds capitalized on the overall appreciation in convertible bonds globally. The Convertible Arbitrage sector has been up every month this year, and redemption pressure seems to have eased substantially as a result."

Also, for those interested in all things Twittery, HedgeCo is expanding its "Social Media Footprint" on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.