The views expressed in this program are solely those of the host and speakers in their individual capacity and they do not necessarily reflect the views of the program’s sponsors or the entities with which any of the participants are affiliated. The contents of this program are for informational and educational purposes only. They do not constitute and should not be considered legal, tax, investment advice or a solicitation of the sale or purchase of any futures, options or swaps contracts.

Guests: Adam Duncan, Managing Director at Cambridge Associates; Chris Solarz, CFA, CPA, CAIA, Managing Director at Cliffwater LLC; Freeman Wood, Partner and Head of North America, Mercer Sentinel Group at Mercer

Part 1

Topics discussed:

  • Bridging the gap between managers and investors
  • Pros and cons of smaller and larger managers
  • What theoretical models can’t account for
  • Red flags new startups should avoid

 

Part 2

Topics discussed:

  • The future of hedge fund investing
  • Looking at fees like a coin toss
  • Possibility of an equity correction and its implications

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The views expressed in this program are solely those of the host and speakers in their individual capacity and they do not necessarily reflect the views of the program’s sponsors or the entities with which any of the participants are affiliated. The contents of this program are for informational and educational purposes only. They do not constitute and should not be considered legal, tax, investment advice or a solicitation of the sale or purchase of any futures, options or swaps contracts.

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