Alternative Investments on Contemporary Financial Market -- Hedge Funds -- Investment Strategies of Hedge Funds -- Funds of Funds -- Managed Futures Investments -- Structured Products -- Private Equity/Venture Capital Investments -- Conclusion -- Bibliography.

Characteristics of Investment Companies -- A Brief History of Investment Companies -- Closed-End Funds Issues and Studies -- Exchange-Traded Funds: Issues and Studies -- Hedge Funds: Issues and Studies

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