What is the difference between hedge funds and mutual funds? Hedge funds are like mutual funds in some ways. Investment professionals in a hedge fund pool in money from investors to be managed - exactly like the mutual funds do. And, subject to some minor restrictions, investors in hedge funds can withdraw their money as they can in a mutual fund. Nothing else is similar. Hedge funds go after...

Truth Is the Casualty

The proposed IPO of Reliance Power Limited has rekindled the vicious war between the Ambani siblings with the same high-pitched allegations and counter-allegations as before. Investor forums have sprung up out of nowhere, defamation notices have been fired to the media, public interest litigation has been filed, dozens of parliamentarians have asked for a probe into...

Fund managers are known for their ability to chase hot themes when it comes to launching new funds. A common trick is to launch a fund to invest in the hottest sector. This is what gives rise to sector funds, 50 of which are currently on offer to retail investors. Remember these funds are the ones that have survived. Many sector funds die, or change the objects clause after years of poor...