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This work aims at providing a framework for an investor to choose among a list of hedge fund managers, those who perform better according to a given criterion. Certain known indices of fund management and measurement were provided with the author giving sound preview of different methods explored on the market for optimal portfolio selection and management choice. The first six chapters are dedicated to this preview exercise. Certain decision benchmarks are given. The author has developed VBA subroutines and VBA user-defined functions that help in this process. The results from the created programmes are discussed at the end that reflect top hedge fund managers whose selection was done using the given chosen benchmarks.

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The author develops a logical methodology to be used to assess the hedge fund managers´ return time series in comparison with their peers. This enables portfolio manager to identify those with required factors to be included in an optimal portfolio. Certain known indices of fund management and measurement are provided.

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