Hedge Fund Launches Steady As US Eases Marketing Restrictions

HFR Releases New Report:

Average management, incentive fees continue decline through 2Q; Fund performance dispersion increases as top decile improves

CHICAGO, (September 12, 2013) - Hedge fund launches and liquidations both declined modestly in the second quarter, as US regulators eased restrictions on the marketing of hedge funds. A total of 288 new hedge funds launched in 2Q13, a slight decline from the 297 funds launched in 1Q13 but representing a year over year increase from the 245 funds launched in 2Q12, according to the latest HFR Market Microstructure Industry Report, released today by HFR, the established global leader in the indexation, research and analysis of the global hedge fund industry. Total hedge fund launches in the trailing 4 quarters ending 2Q totaled 1144, the highest total since nearly 1200 funds launched in the trailing 4 quarters ending 1Q08.

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