Encyclopedia of Alternative Investments

The First Encyclopedia That Covers Alternative InvestmentsQuickly locate terms, understand jargon, and delve into definitions'¦A pioneering reference essential in any financial library, the Encyclopedia of Alternative Investmentsis the most authoritative source on alternative investments for students, researchers, and practitioners in this area. Containing 545 entries, the encyclopedia focuses on hedge funds, managed futures, commodities, and venture capital. It features contributions from well-known, respected academics and professionals from around the world. More than a glossary, the book includes academic references for money managers and investors who want to understand the jargon and delve into the definitions.About the EditorGreg N. Gregoriou, Ph.D.,is Professor of Finance in the School of Business and Economics at the State University of New York, Plattsburgh, USA. Aprolific author, Dr. Gregoriou is hedge fund editor of the Journal of Derivatives and Hedge Fundsas well as an editorial board member of the Journal of Wealth Managementand theJournal of Risk Management in Financial Institutions. His research primarily focuses on hedge funds and managed futures.