Funds of hedge funds [[electronic resource] ] : performance, assessment, diversification, and statistical properties / / edited by Greg N. Gregoriou
| Funds of hedge funds [[electronic resource] ] : performance, assessment, diversification, and statistical properties / / edited by Greg N. Gregoriou |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Amsterdam ; ; Boston, : Butterworth/Heinemann/Elsevier, c2006 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (497 p.) |
| Disciplina | 332.64/5 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | GregoriouGreg N. <1956-> |
| Collana | Quantitative finance series |
| Soggetto topico |
Hedge funds
Risk management Hedge funds - Evaluation Investment analysis - Mathematical models |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN |
1-281-01612-8
9786611016128 0-08-047282-6 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Front Cover; Title page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Preface and Acknowledgments; About the editor; List of contributors; Part One: Performance; 1 Rank alpha funds of hedge funds; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Hedge fund data and biases; 1.3 Factor models for hedge funds; 1.4 Model estimation; 1.5 Rank alpha; 1.6 Optimizing funds of hedge funds; 1.7 Cleaning the covariance matrix; 1.8 Performance analysis of rank alpha portfolios; 1.9 Conclusion; References; 2 Funds of hedge funds: bias and persistence in returns; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Database; 2.3 Methodology; 2.4 Descriptive statistics
2.5 Bias analysis2.6 Persistence in performance; 2.7 Conclusion; References; 3 Replication and evaluation of funds of hedge funds returns; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 The KP efficiency measure; 3.3 Evaluation results; 3.4 Distributional analysis; 3.5 Conclusion; References; 4 Performance, size, and new opportunities in the funds of hedge funds industry; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Experimental framework; 4.3 Factor model for fund of funds; 4.4 Sample formation; 4.5 Performance decomposition of FOF portfolios; 4.6 Principal components of FOF returns; 4.7 Conclusion; References 5 Optimal fund of funds asset allocation: hedge funds, CTAs, and REITs5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Data; 5.3 Methodology; 5.4 Results; 5.5 Conclusion; References; 6 The changing performance and risks of funds of funds in the modern period; 6.1 Characteristics of funds of funds; 6.2 Comparing returns: funds of funds vs. hedge funds; 6.3 Ancient history vs. modern history: LTCM as the defining moment; 6.4 Factor analysis of returns; 6.5 The future of funds of funds; References; 7 Hedge fund indices: Are they cost-effective alternatives to funds of funds?; 7.1 Introduction; 7.2 Funds of funds 7.3 Investable hedge fund indices7.4 Distribution of returns and potential biases; 7.5 Asset-based style factors; 7.6 Mean excess return and Sharpe ratio comparisons; 7.7 Fung and Hsieh model alphas and information ratio comparisons; 7.8 Correlation with traditional asset returns and lagged equity return comparisons; 7.9 Conclusion; References; 8 Simple hedge fund strategies as an alternative to funds of funds: evidence from large-cap funds; 8.1 Introduction; 8.2 Data; 8.3 Methodology; 8.4 Empirical results; 8.5 Conclusion; References Part Two: Diversification, Selection, Allocation, and Hedge Fund Indices9 Funds of funds of hedge funds: welcome to diworsification; 9.1 Introduction; 9.2 The art and science of diversification; 9.3 Analysis; 9.4 Diversification results; 9.5 How about the fees?; 9.6 Conclusion; References; 10 Style analysis of funds of hedge funds: measurement of asset allocation and style drift; 10.1 Introduction; 10.2 Sharpe's model for style analysis; 10.3 Data set; 10.4 Hedge fund classification; 10.5 Accuracy of Sharpe's model; 10.6 Measuring the style drift; 10.7 Conclusion; References; Appendix 11 Gains from adding funds of hedge funds to portfolios of traditional assets: an international perspective |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910457088303321 |
| Amsterdam ; ; Boston, : Butterworth/Heinemann/Elsevier, c2006 | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Funds of hedge funds [[electronic resource] ] : performance, assessment, diversification, and statistical properties / / edited by Greg N. Gregoriou
| Funds of hedge funds [[electronic resource] ] : performance, assessment, diversification, and statistical properties / / edited by Greg N. Gregoriou |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Amsterdam ; ; Boston, : Butterworth/Heinemann/Elsevier, c2006 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (497 p.) |
| Disciplina | 332.64/5 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | GregoriouGreg N. <1956-> |
| Collana | Quantitative finance series |
| Soggetto topico |
Hedge funds
Risk management Hedge funds - Evaluation Investment analysis - Mathematical models |
| ISBN |
1-281-01612-8
9786611016128 0-08-047282-6 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Front Cover; Title page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Preface and Acknowledgments; About the editor; List of contributors; Part One: Performance; 1 Rank alpha funds of hedge funds; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Hedge fund data and biases; 1.3 Factor models for hedge funds; 1.4 Model estimation; 1.5 Rank alpha; 1.6 Optimizing funds of hedge funds; 1.7 Cleaning the covariance matrix; 1.8 Performance analysis of rank alpha portfolios; 1.9 Conclusion; References; 2 Funds of hedge funds: bias and persistence in returns; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Database; 2.3 Methodology; 2.4 Descriptive statistics
2.5 Bias analysis2.6 Persistence in performance; 2.7 Conclusion; References; 3 Replication and evaluation of funds of hedge funds returns; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 The KP efficiency measure; 3.3 Evaluation results; 3.4 Distributional analysis; 3.5 Conclusion; References; 4 Performance, size, and new opportunities in the funds of hedge funds industry; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Experimental framework; 4.3 Factor model for fund of funds; 4.4 Sample formation; 4.5 Performance decomposition of FOF portfolios; 4.6 Principal components of FOF returns; 4.7 Conclusion; References 5 Optimal fund of funds asset allocation: hedge funds, CTAs, and REITs5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Data; 5.3 Methodology; 5.4 Results; 5.5 Conclusion; References; 6 The changing performance and risks of funds of funds in the modern period; 6.1 Characteristics of funds of funds; 6.2 Comparing returns: funds of funds vs. hedge funds; 6.3 Ancient history vs. modern history: LTCM as the defining moment; 6.4 Factor analysis of returns; 6.5 The future of funds of funds; References; 7 Hedge fund indices: Are they cost-effective alternatives to funds of funds?; 7.1 Introduction; 7.2 Funds of funds 7.3 Investable hedge fund indices7.4 Distribution of returns and potential biases; 7.5 Asset-based style factors; 7.6 Mean excess return and Sharpe ratio comparisons; 7.7 Fung and Hsieh model alphas and information ratio comparisons; 7.8 Correlation with traditional asset returns and lagged equity return comparisons; 7.9 Conclusion; References; 8 Simple hedge fund strategies as an alternative to funds of funds: evidence from large-cap funds; 8.1 Introduction; 8.2 Data; 8.3 Methodology; 8.4 Empirical results; 8.5 Conclusion; References Part Two: Diversification, Selection, Allocation, and Hedge Fund Indices9 Funds of funds of hedge funds: welcome to diworsification; 9.1 Introduction; 9.2 The art and science of diversification; 9.3 Analysis; 9.4 Diversification results; 9.5 How about the fees?; 9.6 Conclusion; References; 10 Style analysis of funds of hedge funds: measurement of asset allocation and style drift; 10.1 Introduction; 10.2 Sharpe's model for style analysis; 10.3 Data set; 10.4 Hedge fund classification; 10.5 Accuracy of Sharpe's model; 10.6 Measuring the style drift; 10.7 Conclusion; References; Appendix 11 Gains from adding funds of hedge funds to portfolios of traditional assets: an international perspective |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910784356203321 |
| Amsterdam ; ; Boston, : Butterworth/Heinemann/Elsevier, c2006 | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Funds of hedge funds : performance, assessment, diversification, and statistical properties / / edited by Greg N. Gregoriou
| Funds of hedge funds : performance, assessment, diversification, and statistical properties / / edited by Greg N. Gregoriou |
| Edizione | [1st ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Amsterdam ; ; Boston, : Butterworth/Heinemann/Elsevier, c2006 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (497 p.) |
| Disciplina | 332.64/5 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | GregoriouGreg N. <1956-> |
| Collana | Quantitative finance series |
| Soggetto topico |
Hedge funds
Risk management Hedge funds - Evaluation Investment analysis - Mathematical models |
| ISBN |
9786611016128
9781281016126 1281016128 9780080472829 0080472826 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Front Cover; Title page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Preface and Acknowledgments; About the editor; List of contributors; Part One: Performance; 1 Rank alpha funds of hedge funds; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Hedge fund data and biases; 1.3 Factor models for hedge funds; 1.4 Model estimation; 1.5 Rank alpha; 1.6 Optimizing funds of hedge funds; 1.7 Cleaning the covariance matrix; 1.8 Performance analysis of rank alpha portfolios; 1.9 Conclusion; References; 2 Funds of hedge funds: bias and persistence in returns; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Database; 2.3 Methodology; 2.4 Descriptive statistics
2.5 Bias analysis2.6 Persistence in performance; 2.7 Conclusion; References; 3 Replication and evaluation of funds of hedge funds returns; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 The KP efficiency measure; 3.3 Evaluation results; 3.4 Distributional analysis; 3.5 Conclusion; References; 4 Performance, size, and new opportunities in the funds of hedge funds industry; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Experimental framework; 4.3 Factor model for fund of funds; 4.4 Sample formation; 4.5 Performance decomposition of FOF portfolios; 4.6 Principal components of FOF returns; 4.7 Conclusion; References 5 Optimal fund of funds asset allocation: hedge funds, CTAs, and REITs5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Data; 5.3 Methodology; 5.4 Results; 5.5 Conclusion; References; 6 The changing performance and risks of funds of funds in the modern period; 6.1 Characteristics of funds of funds; 6.2 Comparing returns: funds of funds vs. hedge funds; 6.3 Ancient history vs. modern history: LTCM as the defining moment; 6.4 Factor analysis of returns; 6.5 The future of funds of funds; References; 7 Hedge fund indices: Are they cost-effective alternatives to funds of funds?; 7.1 Introduction; 7.2 Funds of funds 7.3 Investable hedge fund indices7.4 Distribution of returns and potential biases; 7.5 Asset-based style factors; 7.6 Mean excess return and Sharpe ratio comparisons; 7.7 Fung and Hsieh model alphas and information ratio comparisons; 7.8 Correlation with traditional asset returns and lagged equity return comparisons; 7.9 Conclusion; References; 8 Simple hedge fund strategies as an alternative to funds of funds: evidence from large-cap funds; 8.1 Introduction; 8.2 Data; 8.3 Methodology; 8.4 Empirical results; 8.5 Conclusion; References Part Two: Diversification, Selection, Allocation, and Hedge Fund Indices9 Funds of funds of hedge funds: welcome to diworsification; 9.1 Introduction; 9.2 The art and science of diversification; 9.3 Analysis; 9.4 Diversification results; 9.5 How about the fees?; 9.6 Conclusion; References; 10 Style analysis of funds of hedge funds: measurement of asset allocation and style drift; 10.1 Introduction; 10.2 Sharpe's model for style analysis; 10.3 Data set; 10.4 Hedge fund classification; 10.5 Accuracy of Sharpe's model; 10.6 Measuring the style drift; 10.7 Conclusion; References; Appendix 11 Gains from adding funds of hedge funds to portfolios of traditional assets: an international perspective |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910971655503321 |
| Amsterdam ; ; Boston, : Butterworth/Heinemann/Elsevier, c2006 | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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