Hedge Fund Strategies
Hedge Fund Strategies
Included in: Equities Markets Certification (EMC) ,
- 13 Lessons
- 66,610 Students
Why You Should Take This Course
- Discover what makes a hedge fund a hedge fund What are the differences between a hedge fund and a mutual fund? How are hedge funds compensated differently than mutual funds? How do hedge funds use leverage? We’ll cover what you need to know as a hedge fund trader, salesperson, or investor.
- Demystify quantitative hedge fund strategies Quant funds have grown significantly over past decade. Computing power grew and traditional technical strategies can be automated into code. Quant funds have outperformed traditional equity long/short hedge funds — and as a result, investor fund inflows have grown substantially.
- Learn how hedge fund investors evaluate hedge funds In terms of absolute performance, the S&P500 beat hedge funds over the past decade. But why is there still investment in hedge funds? We discuss and walk through examples of how to calculate the Sharpe Ratio and Maximum Drawdown, two key factors that investors look at when analyzing strategies.
Course Samples
Hedge Fund Overview
Hedge Fund Strategy Demand, Hedge Fund Economics
Hedge Fund Leverage
Get the Equities Markets Certification
This course can be taken standalone, or as part of the Equities Markets Certification Program. Graduates of the program earn a Wall Street Prep certification that can be shared with potential future employers.
Course Extras
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Taught by bankers
Our instructors are former investment bankers who give lessons real-world context by connecting it to their experience on the desk.
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Earn a Certification
Take this course standalone, or, to earn a shareable certification, as part of Wall Street Prep's Equities Markets Certification Program.
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Used on the Street
This is the same comprehensive course our corporate clients use to prepare their analysts and associates.
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Free Unlimited Access to the WSP Support Center
Receive answers to questions, free downloads, and more from our staff of experienced investment bankers
Get the Equities Markets Certification
This course can be taken standalone, or as part of the Equities Markets Certification Program. Graduates of the program earn a Wall Street Prep certification that can be shared with potential future employers.
