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Derivatives: Types of Derivatives, Concepts, and Risks

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For example, during the European debt crisis in 2011, Greece entered into a currency swap with Goldman Sachs, which had the effect of concealing the true extent of its debt and exacerbating the severity of the crisis when it was discovered. They provide avenues for hedging, speculation, and achieving arbitrage.

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Single-Manager Hedge Funds: The Best Way to Get a Recurring Guest Spot on CNBC?

Mergers and Inquisitions

Depending on your personality, skill set, and long-term goals, these single-manager funds or “hybrid funds” could be perfect or far from ideal: What Are Single-Manager Hedge Funds? This is especially common in areas like distressed debt investing that depend heavily on catalysts.

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