By Leslie M Courtesy of NWI Chronicle The difference between an index fund, a mutual fund, and a hedge fund is the level of risk incurred by the investor. To invest in hedge funds as an individual, you must be an institutional investor, like a pension fund, or an accredited investor. Accredited investors have a net worth of at least $1 million, not including the value of their primary residence, or annual individual incomes over $200,000 ($300,000 if you're married). However, some research indicates you should aim to have at least $5 million in assets under management to be successful. (AUM, which is the total market value of the investments managed by a person or entity on behalf of investors) Noted investors look to bring $20 million, although having $100 million will get you noticed by institutional investors. A hedge fund's purpose is to pool funds, maximize investor returns, and eliminate risk with strategies of hedging. Like mutual funds, hedge funds are actively manage...
July 25, 2012 With the Senate’s vote, the House Republicans are now the only people left in Washington holding hostage the middle-class tax cuts for 98% of Americans and nearly every small business owner. The last thing a typical middle class family can afford is a $2,200 tax hike at the beginning of next year. It’s time for House Republicans to drop their demand for another $1 trillion giveaway to the wealthiest Americans and give our families and small businesses the financial security and certainty that they need. Our economy isn’t built from the top-down, it’s built from a strong and growing middle class, and that’s who we should be fighting for. ###