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Thank you for the snide remark...always appreciated. However, I am not starting a fund...merely trying to find out more about how they work.

"wrt marketing, the jurisdiction that matters most is that of the investor, where he/she/it is domiciled, not so much that of the (offshore) fund" thanks for the replies... 2cents, ok so where is it legal to market for the hedge fund then?...assuming you are targeting investors that are...

no one?

I know that hedge funds are not allowed to advertise within the United States. However, my question is: if a Hedge fund is based offshore and has only offshore money, is it legal to advertise for this fund in foreign countries? I know that different countries will have different policies about...

interesting...why is that 2cents? I mean...considering it isn't such a MAJOR commitment.

If a fund can get 1-5 million to start from an an investor...with the promise of more money in the future...obviously based on performance...do you think it's smart to go ahead and set up the fund from the start? Or is it wise to start by creating an incubator fund?

did anyone here go to Princeton University?

yeah I was wondering the same thing.

no one?

Do you guys know of any Futures trading contests that have large prizes. I've been looking around and the few that I saw had very small prizes. Also, which are the prestigious contests to enter (if there are any)? Thanks in advance for the input.

Well obviously no one NEEDS other people's money to make money if they know how to trade. However, saying that it is 'too much of a headache' is somewhat naive...The profits available to those trading other people's money can be quite appealling. Also, I tend to agree with Red about your...

technical indicators DO NOT work!

I don't really think trading borrowed money is a great idea. If for whatever reason something happens...you're f*****.

how exactly does that work...wouldn't it provide the same returns whether or not it is long term equity or not? if the returns are there and the risk is limited i wouldn't think it would make a difference.

no...real results...with money

Ok I asked this question in another thread but I figured I might as well start a thread and ask it... ok would an automated system that averages 20% per year over ten years where the maximum drawdown was 16% be attractive to hedge fund investors?

yeah... see in downtown los angeles there is a vibrant community of 'street sellers' and you can get pretty amazing knock offs. But those sites have amazing quality stuff for the most part, and of course, you can't beat the prices because it is direct from the manufacturer.

and yes...i know...'IF' is the biggest little word in the english language...but humor me...

Ok yes of course...but i'm asking...if an automated system could produce those kinds of numbers with real money...would it be attractive? Also...Lizard...why go on ebay for 'designer' goods when you can cut out the middle man... http://www.ecplaza.net/ http://www.tradekey.com/ type...

ok and what a about an automated system that averages 20% per year over ten years where the maximum drawdown was 16%?