Hedge Funds
Hedge funds are pooled investment vehicles that employ a wide range of strategies–such as long/short equity, global macro, event-driven, and arbitrage–primarily in public markets.
They aim to generate high absolute returns regardless of market direction, often using debt financing (leverage), derivatives, and short selling to amplify gains and hedge risks.
Managed by professional investment advisors, hedge funds typically cater to institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals, operating with fewer regulatory constraints than mutual funds.