Forum Global, Tiger Ratan Highlight Ups And Downs Of Hedge Fund Performance

When considering volatility in hedge funds, the Forum Global Opportunities Fund could be 2016’s biggest casualty. Last year the fund had nothing short of spectacular performance, but it has run into problems of late – and it is not alone among hedge funds.

Also see

• Q3 2016 hedge fund letters
• Q2 2016 hedge fund letters
• Q1 2016 hedge fund letters

Forum Global finding volatility in emerging markets

In 2015 Forum Global topped the Rivi Capital "winners" performance listing, and in 2016 it is at the top of the list -- but on the wrong side of the ledger.

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In 2015 Forum Global was riding high, finishing up 115% after shorting the Chinese yuan. That currency bet isn’t carrying the fund in 2016, as...