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Hedge funds outperform mutual funds in emerging markets, shifting asset allocation.

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The performance of hedge funds and mutual funds in emerging markets
Martin Eling, Roger Faust

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Hedge funds in emerging markets may provide more value than traditional mutual funds. Some hedge funds generate significant positive alpha, while most mutual funds do not outperform benchmarks. Hedge funds are more active in changing their investments, which could explain the performance differences.