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The Motley Fool September 26, 2007 Ryan Fuhrmann	FactSet's Strong Numbers Fourth-quarter and full-year earnings releases from the financial data provider FactSet confirm why the company is a cash king and overall dynamite business. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool September 20, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Just the FactSet, Ma'am If information has any value, so too should those who collect, collate, and reproduce it. Although it's not a cheap stock, FactSet is not really overpriced either.
The Motley Fool June 21, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Cold, Hard FactSet The financial information company FactSet Research just keeps getting it done. Investors, take note.
Registered Rep. February 23, 2007 Halah Touryalai	Retail Hedge Fund Investors to the SEC: Buzz Off The SEC thinks it needs to do more to protect wealthy retail investors from the secretive world of hedge funds. But many wealthy investors say they can take care of themselves.
The Motley Fool September 22, 2004 Tom Taulli	FactSet Knows Cash Flow On the announcement of FactSet's earnings, the stock price surged 9% to $48.90. As long as you keep customers happy, the subscription business can be a cash cow.
The Motley Fool September 23, 2008 Anders Bylund	FactSet Gets Its Facts Straight In the just-reported fourth quarter, FactSet showed 18.7% year-over-year revenue growth to $153.7 million and a 12% earnings leap to $0.67 per diluted share.
The Motley Fool October 19, 2004 Tom Taulli	SS&C Enters the Hedge Zone The enterprise software company is a small fry in its industry, but its focus on the hedge fund segment could mean growth for investors.
The Motley Fool March 22, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Soft Dollars, But Rock-Solid Profits FactSet offers subscribers a wealth of data relating to portfolio analytics, wealth management, and investment analysis. With the soft-dollar controversy blowing over, FactSet appears to have emerged unscathed. It offers brand value but investors should watch its cash flow.
Registered Rep. October 1, 2005	Hedge Funds Set to Boil Investors looking to beat the average returns of the market will be heading to hedge funds and funds of hedge funds even more in the future, says new research.
BusinessWeek December 27, 2004 Emily Thornton	Hedge Funds Find An Escape Hatch The loophole: Locked-up funds don't require oversight. That means more risk for investors.
The Motley Fool June 21, 2005 Nathan Parmelee	Consistency Yields Growth for FactSet The company's subscription model leads to another quarter of strong earnings and cash flow.
Financial Planning July 1, 2006 Dan Wheeler	Hedge Funds, Unplugged Take the buzz out of the hedge fund phenomenon, and you may find less electricity than you think.
Registered Rep. January 9, 2007 John Churchill	To Hedge Gets Harder The SEC proposed a rule in December that would raise the net worth requirements of investors in hedge funds to $2.5 million from $1 million, not including the value of one's home.
Registered Rep. February 20, 2006 Kevin Burke	MFS Chairman Blasts Hedge Funds at NICSA Confab The chairman of fund complex MFS Investment Management is calling for the formation of a task force to overhaul performance reporting for hedge funds.
The Motley Fool March 21, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	FactSet and the Data Gold Mine Still growing like a weed, database services provider FactSet has plenty of room to expand. Investors, take note.
Wall Street & Technology September 18, 2006	Registration's Lingering Effects It appears as though the ill-fated SEC hedge fund registration requirement will have a lasting effect on many in the hedge fund industry.
The Motley Fool June 26, 2006 S.J. Caplan	Hedge Funds Rule! A federal court strikes down the new "hedge fund rule." The spotlight now shines on the current SEC chairman, Christopher Cox.
Registered Rep. November 1, 2002 Dave Tsujimoto	In Defense of Hedge Funds Here's why any rep with high-net-worth clients ought to become familiar with the nuances of hedge funds.
Investment Advisor September 2007 Melanie Waddell	Hedge Funds Continue to Deregister During the past year, 732 hedge fund advisors have deregistered, according to the Investment Adviser Association and National Regulatory Services seventh annual report, Evolution/Revolution, which profiles the advisor profession.
Investment Advisor October 2006 Melanie Waddell	A Boon For Hedge Funds? The new Pension Act makes it easier for pension funds to invest in hedge funds.
Investment Advisor December 2005 Savita Iyer	Transatlantic Teachers Hedge funds are big news in the U.S., but old news in Europe. What can we learn from Europe's approach to hedge funds?
Wall Street & Technology February 14, 2006	Hedgies Open Their Wallets A new survey finding reflects the large camp of hedge fund managers that believes new SEC registration rules are only the first step in a broader regulatory framework envisioned by the SEC.
Registered Rep. December 2, 2004 John Churchill	SEC Overburdening Itself? The SEC narrowly succeeded in passing a final rule requiring hedge fund advisors to register under the Investment Adviser Act of 1940. But is the agency biting off more than it can chew?
The Motley Fool November 3, 2008 Alex Dumortier	How to Profit From Hedge Fund Selling Be greedy when others are fearful.
Finance & Development June 1, 2006 Angel Ubide	Demystifying Hedge Funds In an effort to soothe worries about transparency and supervision, public authorities are trying to develop new approaches to meet the public's need for financial system stability and investor protection while enabling investors to enjoy the benefits that hedge funds bring to financial markets.
BusinessWeek July 9, 2007	In Defense Of Hedge Funds A high-net-worth investment adviser takes on those who say the glory days of hedge fund investment opportunities are over.
Knowledge@Wharton February 26, 2003	The Perils of Hedge Fund Regulation Hedge fund products are increasingly available to a broader audience than previously had access to this asset class. A barrage of news reports focused on hedge fund fraud and blowups raises the idea that regulation might provide a useful fix. So should hedge funds be regulated? No.
The Motley Fool January 26, 2007 Steven Mallas	McGraw-Hill's Educated Earnings Recent earnings were just OK, but the publisher's long-term prospects seem intact.
Investment Advisor September 2006 Jeff Joseph	Hedge Fund Focus: RIAs Turning to Alternatives A more hands-on approach to investments is being taken by registered investment advisors, including the use of alternative products, according to a new survey.
The Motley Fool August 29, 2007 Matt Koppenheffer	Hedge Funds Are Here to Stay The hedge fund industry has been broadsided recently by erratic markets, as well as major losses for some funds. Getting negative on the entire industry may be misguided, though. Not all hedge funds will be successful, but the top ones will continue to be a major force in the markets.
Investment Advisor November 2007 J. Joseph & J. Bunge	Hedge Funds Recover Quicker A report from Credit Suisse Index Co. shows that after market-shaking events, such as the recent subprime turmoil, hedge funds remain less volatile and better able to perform than other asset classes.
Financial Advisor May 2004 Gene Swanzey	Hedge Funds Can Complement Modern Portfolio Theory Active management can result in higher risk-adjusted returns.
Registered Rep. January 8, 2010 Halah Touryalai	A Hedge Fund Resurgence There is legislation in Congress that would require hedge funds to make greater disclosures about the details of their operations. The increased regulation coupled with a recent uptick in hedge fund performance will likely entice some advisors to put their clients back into hedge funds.
U.S. Banker December 2004 Lee Conrad	Compliance: Hedge Fund Registration Sparks Broad Criticism The Securities and Exchange Commission's decision to register most of the estimated 8,350 hedge funds is drawing heavy criticism from the business community and some government officials.
Financial Advisor November 2003 Alan Lavine	Alternate Ways To Hedge Portfolios Should you put your well-heeled clients into unregistered or registered hedge funds? Or is it better to select a mutual fund that uses hedge-fund tactics and is managed by a registered investment company?
The Motley Fool February 6, 2007 Tom Taulli	Shareholder Nightmare on State Street State Street is getting a big piece of the hedge fund market, but it comes at a high price. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool April 30, 2007 Tom Taulli	Proxy Fights 101 How shareholder skirmishes are transforming Wall Street. It's smart to understand how proxy fights work, but don't assume they're a good system for investing. Proxy battles often target struggling companies with volatile stocks.
The Motley Fool July 15, 2004 Tim Beyers	SEC Hedges on Funds The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), in a hotly contested battle, chose to force more regulation on the fund industry. A new rule requires hedge funds to register.
Registered Rep. April 1, 2006 John Churchill	Little Bulls Hedge fund managers, small ones at least, say the U.S. economy should have a flat to upbeat year in 2006, according to a survey released in March.
Investment Advisor August 2005 Jeff Joseph	Hedgeworld Hedge Fund Focus: Institutions Are Still Committed Two recent surveys provide insights into the current state of hedge funds and their longer-term performance.
Financial Planning July 1, 2005 Donald Jay Korn	How Super Are Hedge Funds? They're today's happening investment, but advisers and clients who are swooning over hedge funds should bear in mind that there are many reasons these super-investments don't deserve their glorified image.
Wall Street & Technology May 15, 2006 Anthony Guerra	The Best of Both Worlds Consumers often face a difficult decision choosing between two similar items. It's only natural, then, that the manufacturer of each product would try to adopt the best features of the other. Such seems to be the case these days with mutual funds and hedge funds.
Wall Street & Technology November 29, 2004 Jim Middlemiss	CIO Challenge As hedge funds soar, winning their order flow has become more vital than ever. To compete for that business, brokers and other providers need to offer hedge fund managers wider access to markets and trading products, and break down silos to improve integration.
The Motley Fool February 9, 2007 Dan Caplinger	Millionaires Need Protecting, Too Regardless of how this issue plays out, expect continuing friction between the SEC and the hedge-fund industry. In the meantime, if you want to use alternative investments, you'd best get started toward the new $2.5 million mark.
Financial Planning February 1, 2011 Joseph A. Tomlinson	Send in the Clones The introduction of low-cost clone hedge funds, constructed from exchange-traded funds by using quantitative investing techniques, may let Main Street enjoy hedge fund-like results.
Registered Rep. January 29, 2007 Halah Touryalai	Hedge Funds Losing Their Appeal? The star power of hedge funds seems to have waned in 2006, at least among the wealthiest set. Will investors -- and their advisors -- continue to cool to hedge funds?
Wall Street & Technology February 4, 2005 Maria Santos	Bringing in Business Attracting hedge funds as customers is a priority this year for the majority of sell-side firms. As hedge funds approach $1 trillion in assets, these non-traditional investment vehicles have become the latest buy-side heavyweight.
The Motley Fool November 21, 2008 Rich Duprey	Hedge Funds Ask: Where's the Love? It's been a long, strange trip since the hedge fund industry's summer-of-love confab.
Investment Advisor April 2007 Jeff Joseph	High-End Investors Don't Fear Hedge Fund Blow-ups The large losses of the Amaranth Advisors hedge fund last September and other similar highly-publicized failures are unlikely to deter hedge fund investing by those rich individuals who manage their own portfolios, judging from a survey of the participants in a high-end investors' club.