Answered By: Austin Haley
Last Updated: Jan 23, 2024     Views: 2785

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Hedge funds: screening, performance, & rankings

How do I screen for hedge funds based on performance, or find descriptions and rankings of hedge funds?

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  • Preqin - Use it to screen for funds and fund managers. Also includes rankings and research reports.
  • Use Bloomberg
    • For news on hedge funds, type NI Hedge, then hit GO.
    • For a listing of hedge funds tracked in Bloomberg, type Hedge Fund, hit the HELP key, and then select #11 Funds from the menu.
    • For Portfolio holdings information type PSRT hit GO, and then fill in the relevant menu options.
    • For screening and other options, type HFND then hit GO.
  • Use Morningstar Direct
    • From the menu choose "New," then "Advanced Search," then "Hedge Fund".
    • To screen by strategy search by "Morningstar Category."
  • Institutional Investor has several rankings of hedge funds. Click on Research & Rankings and choose from available rankings such as The Hedge Fund 100. Rankings are available by using computers in the Stamps Reading Room only.  

See also the Baker Library Research Guide on Hedge Funds.

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