Customer Reviews

Evaluating Hedge Fund Performance (Wiley Finance)

5 star:		(3)
4 star:		(0)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

I was thoroughly disappointed with the material in the book. As someone who evaluates hedge fund investments and performance on a daily basis, I am always on the lookout for new research. Wiley Books has traditionally done a very good job of publishing authors who contribute to the hedge fund investment research process. This book fails to break any new ground - in fact, it rehashes what any professional in the hedge fund world already knows. However, I did give it 3 stars because it may be useful for someone who is looking to break into the industry or is just starting out in the HF indsutry. And for any quants in the HF industry - stay away from this book. There is nothing to learn from it.

There are many books out there that I have read about the hedge fund industry and I found this one to be one of the best ones. It gives a perspective into the industry. It's a must read for people who are looking to get into the business.

I recently graduated with an MBA from a top 3 school. I now work in the investment management industry. I found the book very insightful. I strongly recommend it for those thinking about a career in the hedge fund industry and those who are already in it. What separates it from other books I've read is Dr. Tran's work experience in the hedge fund space and his ability to connect the theoretical with the practical aspects of the business.

I found this book extremely helpful in providing an informative overview of the industry and the different types of strategies employed as well as the tools to measure which ones are appropriate for the investors I represent. No one book will provide you with all the information you need but I consider this book a very helpful one.

This ins't the the first of Amazon's Hedge Fund review books that I've purchased and read. Don't expect any real insight into hedge hund performance, as hinted by the title, that isn't provided by any number of titles authored previously. This genre all pretty much say the same thing and it is a bore to read the repititous materal that they all provide. Save your money and your time. And these are the words as a real industry participant. Life is too short.

Punter