GEN COMBO LOOSELEAF INVESTMENTS; CONNECT ACCESS CARD
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ISBN: 9781260201550
Author: Bodie
Publisher: MCG
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Chapter 26, Problem 3PS
Summary Introduction
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The reasons for difficulty in assessing the performance of a hedge fund manager than a typical mutual fund manager.
Introduction:
There are two types of fund managers, one is traditional and other is non-traditional. In this case, a mutual fund is a traditional fund manager and the hedge fund is a non-traditional fund manager. Management of assets, investor's fees and mutual fund strategy are the reasons for differences.
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