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BLOGS. September 3, 2019

Mastering the Operational Challenges of Hybrid Funds

Hybrid funds emerged from the turmoil of the 2008 financial crisis, when hedge funds experienced a huge amount of redemptions and disorderly liquidations. Hybrid funds share characteristics with both hedge and PE/real asset funds. They are typically structured similarly to closed-end funds, but give managers more flexibility to make long term investments in a variety of asset classes. The idea of having access to both liquid and illiquid investment strategies through a single vehicle is appealing to both individual and institutional investors.