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Hedge funds extend global revival

Date: 12 Apr 2010

After a slow start to the year, hedge funds witnessed positive results across all regions and strategies in March. Emerging market funds led the way, while distressed debt and long/short equity strategies outperformed, notes Eurekahedge.

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Leigh Powell
Hedge funds continued their revival in March after a slow start to the year, reporting positive results across all regions and strategies, according to preliminary data from Eurekahedge.

The composite Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index advanced 2.54% amid significant movements in most underlying asset classes, bringing the year-to-date figure to 2.16%. The MSCI World Index increased 5.93%...

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