The Future of Hedge Fund Investing: A Regulatory and Structural Solution for a Fallen Industry Hardcover - 2009 - 1st Edition

From the rear cover

Praise for
The Future of Hedge Fund Investing

"The Future of Hedge Fund Investing is an excellent survey of the hedge fund industry landscape. Monty Agarwal's treatment of the subject serves as a thoughtful guide for investors in hedge funds and their managers. The book references a variety of recent events that are sure to shape the industry's future. At the same time, it offers practical, useful insights and model solutions to those who wish to successfully navigate the complexities and challenges of hedge fund investing. A highly recommended read."--Sharath M. Sury, Dean's Executive Professor of Finance, Santa Clara University; Adjunct Professor of Economics, University of California; Director, Institute of Financial Innovation & Risk Management; and former CEO, S4 Capital Family Office

"While hedge funds flounder and regulators fiddle, Monty Agarwal is the first to objectively diagnose the industry's dysfunctions and provide a solid road map for its rehabilitation. This book is an absolute must for investors who got burned by hedge funds in the past and for anyone who wants to use hedge funds for wealth-building in the future."--Martin D. Weiss, author of the New York Times bestseller, The Ultimate Depression Survival Guide

"As a fund of funds manager, I found Agarwal's 'other-side-of-the-table' perspective of having managed his own hedge fund to be entertaining and informative. His unique insight on how to approach various situations along the due diligence process in order to make the best investment decisions is invaluable to even the most experienced professionals in this business."--Alan Cheng, CFA, Portfolio Manager, Contego Capital Partners

"An in-depth look at the inner workings of the hedge fund industry. Agarwal clearly outlines some of the basic groundwork that must be done by investors interested in hedge funds. Filled with anecdotes and some clever analyses that expose a few of the recent illegal schemes in the financial industry, this is a must-read for any investor."--Arvind Hariharan, Global Head of Commodity Hybrids, Standard Bank

"This is a timely, entertaining, and thought-provoking book that challenges the prevailing investment allocation model in the hedge fund community. Agarwal uses his unique perspective as an experienced, successful trader and hedge fund manager to analyze recent hedge fund frauds and meltdowns and to suggest a new, superior methodology for hedge fund investing."--Jamie Lesher, Partner, Coronado Investments, LLC

From the jacket flap

Praise for
The Future of Hedge Fund Investing

"The Future of Hedge Fund Investing is an excellent survey of the hedge fund industry landscape. Monty Agarwal's treatment of the subject serves as a thoughtful guide for investors in hedge funds and their managers. The book references a variety of recent events that are sure to shape the industry's future. At the same time, it offers practical, useful insights and model solutions to those who wish to successfully navigate the complexities and challenges of hedge fund investing. A highly recommended read."--Sharath M. Sury, Dean's Executive Professor of Finance, Santa Clara University; Adjunct Professor of Economics, University of California; Director, Institute of Financial Innovation & Risk Management; and former CEO, S4 Capital Family Office

"While hedge funds flounder and regulators fiddle, Monty Agarwal is the first to objectively diagnose the industry's dysfunctions and provide a solid road map for its rehabilitation. This book is an absolute must for investors who got burned by hedge funds in the past and for anyone who wants to use hedge funds for wealth-building in the future."--Martin D. Weiss, author of the New York Times bestseller, The Ultimate Depression Survival Guide

"As a fund of funds manager, I found Agarwal's 'other-side-of-the-table' perspective of having managed his own hedge fund to be entertaining and informative. His unique insight on how to approach various situations along the due diligence process in order to make the best investment decisions is invaluable to even the most experienced professionals in this business."--Alan Cheng, CFA, Portfolio Manager, Contego Capital Partners

"An in-depth look at the inner workings of the hedge fund industry. Agarwal clearly outlines some of the basic groundwork that must be done by investors interested in hedge funds. Filled with anecdotes and some clever analyses that expose a few of the recent illegal schemes in the financial industry, this is a must-read for any investor."--Arvind Hariharan, Global Head of Commodity Hybrids, Standard Bank

"This is a timely, entertaining, and thought-provoking book that challenges the prevailing investment allocation model in the hedge fund community. Agarwal uses his unique perspective as an experienced, successful trader and hedge fund manager to analyze recent hedge fund frauds and meltdowns and to suggest a new, superior methodology for hedge fund investing."--Jamie Lesher, Partner, Coronado Investments, LLC