“Many hedge fund strategies saw strong returns during the first quarter. Strong trends across a number of asset classes, low market volatility, and an increase in global M&A activity are among the key return drivers so far this year.”
“Gold, copper and zinc have been moving strongly, but currencies have been more difficult for people. The largest (managed futures funds) focus on currencies, and that's been more difficult.”
“I usually fly them about 200 to 300 feet in the air, and I've had them up there for two or three days and nights at a time. This time of year, though, I have to watch the weather reports, see if there is a storm coming in.”
