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Hedge funds advance in February

08 March 2010

Hennessee Group, an adviser to hedge fund investors, announced today that the Hennessee Hedge Fund Index advanced +0.96% in February.

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Hennessee Group, an adviser to hedge fund investors, announced today that the Hennessee Hedge Fund Index advanced +0.96% in February (+0.42% YTD), while the   S&P 500 increased +2.85% (-0.95% YTD), the Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced +2.56% (-0.99% YTD), and the NASDAQ Composite Index advanced +4.23% (-1.36% YTD).  Bonds rallied, as the Barclays Aggregate Bond Index increased +0.37% (+1.91% YTD).

“Global equity markets were mixed in February, with the US experiencing gains and most international markets posting small losses.  During the month, the focus of hedge fund managers was on Greece and its debt level, as well as potential problems in Spain, Portugal and Italy,” said Charles Gradante, co-founder of Hennessee Group. 

“Some managers see this only as the tip of the iceberg.  Managers fear a...


 

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