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Hedge Funds Aren’t Worth The Risk Part 1 – What Are Hedge Funds? (2005-06-20)

by David John Marotta and Bob Arms

Hedge funds use a variety of non-traditional strategies in an attempt to minimize downside risk, a technique called hedging, hence their name. Greed is the flaw with Hedge funds. Hedge funds don’t invest in growth, they speculate on change. And they have a dark side.

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Unfortunately, as the prospects for further growth in the manufacturing and service field decrease, these kinds of things will appeal to a greater number of investors.
It's outright gambling, just like going to the casinos.

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