Hedge fund (See Chapter 21 of the Vernimmen) A hedge fund is a speculative fund seeking high returns and relying heavily on derivatives, and in particular options. Hedge funds use leverage and commit capital in excess of their equity. See also alternative management. Hedge fund (See Chapter 21 of the Vernimmen) A hedge fund is a speculative fund seeking high returns and relying heavily on derivatives, and in particular options. Hedge funds use leverage and commit capital in excess of their equity. See also alternative management. See all terms in the dictionary of finance To know more about it, look at what we have already written on this subject :

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