A performance fee is a form of compensation structure for investment management services based on the fund’s positive performance over a specified period. It aligns the interests of the investor and the fund manager.
Two and Twenty is a typical formula for compensation of hedge fund managers, where 2% of total asset value is charged as a management fee, and an additional 20% of profits is taken as a performance fee.
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