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Hedge Fund FAQ

Definition of hedge funds, who invests in them, and how they affect the U.S. economy.
What Are Hedge Funds?
Defines hedge funds and hedge fund managers and differentiates the difference between hedge funds and mutual funds.
Who Invests in Hedge Funds and Why?
Hedge fund investors are generally wealthier and more sophisticated than the individual investors.
How Do Hedge Funds Impact the Stock Market?
How hedge funds have increased the volatility of the stock market.
How Do Hedge Funds Impact the U.S. Economy?
How hedge funds impact the U.S. economy, which is a result of the increasing impact of hedge funds on the stock market and oil prices.
Could Hedge Funds Investments in Subprime Mortgages Cause a Recession?
How hedge fund investments in subprime mortgages spread the crisis from the housing and banking industry to the broad financial markets.
What Was the LTCM Hedge Fund Crisis?
Definition of the Long Term Capital Management (LTCM) crisis. Who was Long Term Capital Management and why the LTCM Crisis happened and its impact on the U.S. economy.

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