CCFA 542. Hedge Fund.

This course introduces students to types of hedge funds, key participants in the market, and the role of and interdependencies between each participant and the market. Students explore the difference between traditional funds and hedge funds, including the attractiveness of or need for hedge funds and misconceptions thereof. Students survey the different hedge funds within major industry groups, especially those that have a major impact on the Quebec economy. The course explores relevant strategies, including market-trend driven, event-driven, or Arbitrage. Furthermore, the course provides a methodology by which to evaluate hedge funds. Finally, institutional issues related to liquidity, margin requirements, risk management, and performance measurement are examined.