Despite the fact that the history of hedge funds has dozens of years, in Russia they appeared relatively recently - in 2008, and few are familiar with them.
Nevertheless, the European and American markets, this investment vehicle is one of the most popular options for trust management. However, before you place your capital for profit in hedge funds, should understand how it works and understand what the benefits and risks brings this form of investment.
The basis of a hedge fund based on the principle of collective investment, that is, it is formed from the funds of private individuals as well as institutional investors, but if the analogy with conventional investment funds, that the latter possibility is more limited, while hedge fund operates with bonds and stocks, options and futures, and, of course, with the currency.
Hedge funds are categorized as the most modern and the most risky forms of capital allocation. It must be said about such a pleasant moment, as almost complete freedom from taxation, registration of hedge funds usually occurs in offshore areas. State structures are not entitled to regulate or monitor the activities of these funds and to influence them (though this issue soon, because the processes are deoffshorizatsii in many countries, including acute issue and in Russia).
The main difference and advantage of this highly profitable investment instrument is unlimited freedom in the choice of investment style. Especially effective trading strategy proves hedge funds under fluctuating or falling market.
Due to the deteriorating investment climate wishing to increase their capital are wary of placing funds, including carefully considered and a financial instrument as a hedge fund. Russia annually starting out about 5-7 funds, which, naturally, is very small, however, the future of this unique financial instrument undoubtedly is, as it offers very high returns and a wide range of opportunities in financial management. This method is particularly effective investment for those who invest with a longer perspective on the financial horizon.
Investment threshold of such structures in Russia are usually about 3 million rubles, but you can find more loyal conditions with less input threshold. The most successful Russian Foundation believes VR Global Offshore Fund, Burnem AssetManagement, Copperstone Alpha Fund, Diamond Age Atlas Fund, ArbatGlobal Funds.