Includes bibliographical references (p. [325]-334) and index.
MEASURING RETURN AND RISK -- Characteristics of Hedge Funds -- Measuring Return -- Return and Risk Statistics -- Risk-Adjusted Performance Measures -- Databases, Indices and Benchmarks -- UNDERSTANDING THE NATURE OF HEDGE FUND RETURNS AND RISKS -- Covariance and Correlation -- Regression Analysis -- Asset-Pricing Models -- Styles, Clusters and Classification -- ALLOCATING CAPITAL TO HEDGE FUNDS -- Revisiting the Benefits and Risks of Hedge Fund Investing -- Strategic Asset Allocation - From Portfolio Optimizing to Risk Budgeting -- Risk Measurement and Management.