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It seems that the masses and most of the financial media hate hedge funds and what they do, but why is this hatred of hedge funds so prominent? At the end of the day, these asset management firms do not...

Amid an overall market correction, many stocks that smart money investors were collectively bullish on tanked during the third quarter.

In today’s marketplace, there are a multitude of gauges investors can use to watch the equity markets. Some of the most underrated are hedge fund and insider trading sentiment.

Now, according to many investors, hedge funds are perceived as bloated, old investment vehicles of a forgotten age.

In the 21st century investor’s toolkit, there are many methods shareholders can use to track their holdings. A pair of the most under-the-radar are hedge fund and insider trading activity.

According to most stock holders, hedge funds are seen as unimportant, outdated investment tools of the past.

Beats Electronics LLC, Dr. Dre's high-end headphones company, is looking to raise up to $650 million in corporate loans.

According to most shareholders, hedge funds are seen as underperforming, old financial tools of the past.

Analysts are usually revered in the market, and even though they are often proved wrong, a formidable counter attack to their line of thinking can only be successfully presented with the help of hindsight...