Over its 18-year history, the Index generated a net compound annualized return of 15.5% versus 12.0% for the S
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Strong global equity indices propelled most hedge funds higher during the first few weeks of 2006.
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January performance was the strongest since May 2003. Unusually strong equity market volatility and narrowing credit spreads created an exceptional trading environment for many hedge fund managers. The VIX, a measure of equity market volatility, jumped more than 21% to 14.56 after the January 20 stock market close, the biggest one-day percentage jump in nine months. Most hedge fund strategies require volatility to produce meaningful returns.
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Hedge Fund returns were impeded by futures managers who made strong energy commodity bets. However, preliminary results indicate emerging market managers maintained their stance as leading strategy contenders, albeit by a small margin. Approximately 60% of hedge fund managers in the Index delivered positive returns, while just over half beat the S
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Most hedge fund managers were extremely pleased with first-quarter trading results.
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