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Next Generation of Hedge Funds Survey

In conjunction with Cowen International, we are conducting a short survey on the next generation of alternative investment managers (for the purposes of this survey limited to hedge funds running up to $1 billion AUM). Please take a few minutes to provide your responses to the questionnaire below which will help us to understand how better these managers operate their business. 

All data from this survey will be collated and retained by AIMA for the purposes of publishing a research report on the next generation of hedge funds. Data from this survey will only be presented or shared in the aggregate. It will not be attributed, or attributable, to any specific firm or person unless permission has been given to do so.

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* 1. As per the last calendar month end, what is the net asset value (in $US) of the hedge fund assets under management of your firm. Please select from one of the options below.

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* 2. What is the primary hedge fund strategy of your firm. Please select from one of the options below

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* 3. Where is the head office of your firm located (i.e manager location)? Please select from one of the options below.

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* 4. When did you launch your flagship fund. Please select from one of the options below.

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* 5. Where is your flagship fund domiciled? Please pick from one of the options below.

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* 6. In addition to your flagship fund, do you have any other funds? Please select from one of the options below

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* 7. How many additional funds do you have? Please select from one of the options below.

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* 8. How many employees do you have at your firm? Please select from one of the options below.

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* 9. What is the breakeven AuM for your business? Please select from one of the options below.

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* 10. From the ranges below, please provide us with the closest estimate as to what are the standard management fees being charged by your flagship fund:

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* 11. From the ranges below, please provide us with the closest estimate as to what are the standard performance fees being charged by your flagship fund:

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* 12. Does your flagship fund include... (select all which apply)

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* 13. What are your flagship fund’s operating expenses*, expressed as a percentage of AUM? Please select from one of the options below.

*total costs to operate the fund divided by the average value of its AUM. Typical costs are administrative fees and infrastructure fees.

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* 14. What is the average length of time taken to close on a new investment into the fund (from initial meeting with prospective allocator to the allocation being made)?

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