A feeder fund is an investment vehicle similar to a fund of funds but typically invests all its assets into a master fund, which is responsible for managing the investments. This structure is common in hedge funds.
A Flash Crash refers to a very sudden and severe drop in security prices, followed by a quick recovery. The term is most famously associated with the nearly 1,000-point drop in the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) on May 6, 2010.
A Fund of Funds (FoF) is a mutual fund or hedge fund that invests in a portfolio consisting of other investment funds rather than investing directly in stocks, bonds, or other securities. This investment strategy provides enhanced diversification and the potential for reduced risk by spreading investments across multiple fund managers and asset classes.
A hedge fund is a pooled investment fund that employs various strategies to earn active returns for its investors, often exploiting market inefficiencies and anomalies. They are typically subject to fewer regulations and cater to sophisticated, accredited investors.
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