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Revised and updated edition published 2005

ISBN-13: 978-1-57660-184-6

Library of Congress has cataloged the earlier printing as follows:

Nicholas, Joseph G.

Investing in hedge funds / Joseph G. Nicholas. -- Rev. and updated ed. p. cm.

Summary: “Overview of the hedge fund industry and various hedge fund investment strategies. Includes industry data, graphs, and manager examples”--Provided by publisher.

Includes bibliographic references and index.

1. Hedge funds--United States. II. Title: Hedge funds. II. Title.

HG4930.N53 2005

332.64’524--dc22

2005015773