Equity market neutral managers had a good month with their growth and earnings revision factors the main drivers of performance. |
Gold, copper and zinc have been moving strongly, but currencies have been more difficult for people. The largest (managed futures funds) focus on currencies, and that's been more difficult. |
I usually fly them about 200 to 300 feet in the air, and I've had them up there for two or three days and nights at a time. This time of year, though, I have to watch the weather reports, see if there is a storm coming in. |
Many hedge fund strategies saw strong returns during the first quarter. Strong trends across a number of asset classes, low market volatility, and an increase in global M&A activity are among the key return drivers so far this year. |
Once we started playing hard defense we started scoring easy baskets. |
We have invested in extensive blending, bagging and storage facilities, which allow us to meet the demand for bulk, mini-bulk and bagged product. |
When I come in I want to spark it up. Get some steals and get the tempo up. We were scoring easy baskets when we got our defense going. |
You get a kite, get it up in the air and then sit back in that chair, and your blood pressure will drop. It's a great way to relax. |