Hedge Funds and Other Alternative Investments

Andrews Research Associates has extensive experience with hedge funds and other alternative investments, based on a variety of research studies conducted on behalf of hedge funds, funds of funds, private equity firms, venture capital firms, etc. Our firm has been in the forefront of applying rigorous research methodologies to help hedge funds and private equity firms better understand their investors and other relevant constituencies, and make better business decisions. Hedge fund client satisfaction is an area of special expertise.

Topics covered include:

  • Client Satisfaction
  • Key Drivers of Client Satisfaction
  • Image and Reputation
  • Client Acquisition
  • Corporate Restructuring
  • Changes in Alternative Investment Strategies
  • Investor Communications
  • Transparency
  • Risk Management
  • Operational Quality
  • Subscription Terms and Fee Structure
  • Redemptions
  • The Role of Consultants

For funds of funds specifically, some additional issues include fund of fund selection, monitoring fund of fund performance, performance measurement, and asset allocation.

  • Hedge Funds
  • Funds of Funds
  • Private Equity
  • Venture capital
  • Real Estate
  • Commodities