Senate evaluates taxes of private equity, hedge fund managers

Senate evaluates taxes of private equity, hedge fund managers

The Senate Finance Committee is reviewing the tax structures for private-equity partners and hedge fund managers in an effort to quell tax avoidance. According to a senior aide, "we are looking into instances where funds may be using tax strategies to convert what would be income into capital gains for tax advantage."

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Average investors take on the tools of the hedge fund

Average investors take on the tools of the hedge fund

Once the domain of only the most sophisticated investors, investment vehicles such as derivatives, private equity, commodities and currencies are making their way into the portfolios of even your average investor. The arcane has become the ordinary for the new style of do-it-yourself investor.

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