What are hedge funds?

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What are hedge funds?

Answer 1

Hedge funds are a business that invest in other properties for a return on capital.  The property could be anything stocks, realestate, gold, silver.  These are basically the investment vehicles wealthy individuals use to grow there money.  They are akin to mutual funds, but without the bulk of investors, and regulation.  

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They are usually managed by former brokerage house stars.  People with proven track records of investing, and winning.