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LONG-SHORT EQUITY HEDGE STRATEGY [1 record]

Record 1 2009-05-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Investment
  • Stock Exchange
CONT

An equity hedge strategy involves holding both long and short equity positions with either a net long or net short exposure. The objective is not to be market neutral. Also, this category excludes long-only portfolios. To be considered an equity hedge fund, the manager's strategy must include short positions, while maintaining an absolute return objective.

Key term(s)
  • long/short equity hedge fund strategy
  • equity hedge fund strategy
  • long-short equity hedge fund strategy

French

Domaine(s)
  • Investissements et placements
  • Bourse
CONT

Une stratégie de couverture d'actions consiste à détenir des positions d'actions en compte et à découvert, avec pour résultat une exposition nette soit en compte soit à découvert. [...] Pour qu'un fonds de couverture d'actions soit considéré comme tel, la stratégie du gestionnaire doit englober des positions à découvert tout en maintenant un objectif de rendements absolus.

Spanish

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