While traditionally seen as an exclusive and complex world of financial experts, hedge funds are now accelerating towards the spotlight as more and more investors are choosing hedge funds over traditional investment products during times of heightened global market volatility. Quick Guide to Hedge Funds provides a succinct, but relevant overview of the hedge fund industry. Clear, insightful and illustrated with graphs and charts, it is a must-read for all levels of financial professionals and investors who want to understand the hedge fund industry. -Written by successful fund managers -Historical and structural outline of hedge funds -Objective evaluation of the risks and benefits to hedge funds -Provides guidelines for making quality decisions when choosing a potential hedge fund manager -An understanding of the issues that come into play as you build hedge funds in different regions, including governance rules, assets under management size, and investor expectations