Question by rishi a: How can I start investing into hedge funds and into emerging markets funds.?
Hedge funds and emerging masrkets funds are booming these days, how can i start investing my money into these markets and funds.

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Answer by Cory R
You can’t directly invest into hedge funds unless you are considered a “qualified investor” as defined by SEC. This usually means assets of $ 1 million and a salary over $ 200k a year, but you can invest in emerging market funds.

Check out an emerging market small cap, value, and/or growth fund. They are still in the uptrend right now so returns are good, just be sure to diversify depending on your age. I have an emerging markets value fund that did more than 40% return last year, but the risk is greater of course. But since the US stock market had been haywire as of late they are currently not much risker than US large cap stocks in my opinion. Look at the Vanguard funds, they have some good index funds.

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