Hedge funds are usually based offshore for tax reasons and secrecy. They are not suitable for ordinary retail investors, but there are still some hedge funds that are accessible through retail - oriented hedge fund exchanges, such as those that trade shares of public investment firms. By investing in a hedge fund holing company or overall corporate entity an individual investor may be able to see some exposure to the gains of the fund without directly investing in the offshore
The old saying, “don’t put all your eggs into one basket” is the heart of strategic wealth preservation. Whether you are just entering the job market, or you are close to retiring, protecting your investments from sudden, unexpected changes. It’s no secret that those at the top protect their investments by diversifying their portfolios so that one disaster does not wreck their wealth. The same tactics of strategic wealth preservation can be used by anyone who has assets they want
Hedge funds typically look not for the average person buying shares in an investment fund, but for a limited partnership that builds up a large amount of capital. Fund managers invest in funds before they launch them to build investment portfolios. When a fund manager performs exceptionally well and delivers excellent returns, the funds attract large institutional investors who can invest a significant amount of capital.