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In this video I talk about what exactly a hedge fund is, how it invests, the structure, the fees, and more. There often tends to be a lot of confusion around hedge funds and so this short video hopefully demystifies many of the myths. Enjoy!

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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Intro
00:23 What is a hedge fund
01:13 Which asset class do hedge funds fall into
01:32 A few common hedge funds
01:57 Why hedge funds are known to be risky
02:20 Hedge funds vs mutual funds
02:43 Hedge funds can invest long and short
03:19 Different types of hedge funds
03:45 Use of leverage
05:05 Risk appetite
05:29 Regulation
06:18 Fees (how hedge funds make money)

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