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Reduce risk and spread your bets

Retail investors often overlook hedge funds, as these vehicles are not aimed at them. Hedge-fund managers are only allowed to market themselves to wealthy investors, with many demanding a minimum stake of at least £100,000. Hedge funds are not like the investment funds available to the everyday investor. They are lightly regulated and can invest in a wide range of assets. The most

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