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Understanding the Difference Between Hedge Funds and Private Equity

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Definitions Hedge Funds : Hedge funds are pooled investment funds that employ a variety of strategies to generate high returns for their investors. Private Equity : Private equity investments are inherently illiquid; investors commit their funds for a longer duration in anticipation of substantial long-term returns.

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The 20 greatest trading innovations

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Given the proliferation of high frequency trading (HFT) several investment banks chose to launch these alternative trading systems (ATS) as a means of protecting institutional clients who are typically slower to execute. They can simply track an index or they can be made up of a custom basket of stocks.

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