Former Sequoia Capital partner Matt Miller, who left the storied US VC firm last year to…
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A fund is a pool of capital collected from multiple investors, managed collectively to achieve specific financial objectives, such as investment growth, income generation, or risk diversification. Funds are typically structured as mutual funds, hedge funds, or exchange-traded funds (ETFs), each catering to distinct investor needs and risk profiles. Funds provide investors with access to professionally managed portfolios, enabling participation in diversified asset classes such as equities, bonds, or real estate. This diversification reduces individual risk exposure while enhancing potential returns. Additionally, funds offer liquidity, allowing investors to buy or sell shares based on market conditions, making them a flexible investment vehicle. The management of funds involves strategic allocation of assets, guided by market analysis and economic trends. Fund managers leverage their expertise to optimize returns while adhering to regulatory frameworks and investor mandates. This professional oversight ensures alignment with broader financial goals, such as retirement planning or wealth preservation. In the financial and economic context, funds play a pivotal role in capital markets by channeling investments into productive sectors, fostering economic growth. They also democratize access to sophisticated investment strategies, enabling both institutional and retail investors to participate in global markets effectively.
Atomico partner Irina Haivas departs fund after more than six years
Longtime Atomico partner Irina Haivas has departed the VC after more than six years, following a…
Ex-Accel investor Candice du Fretay launches $20m solo GP fund
Former Accel investor Candice du Fretay, who worked on the firm’s investments in buzzy agentic AI…
Osney Capital closes debut £50m fund for cyber security startups
VC firm Osney Capital has closed a £50m debut fund, which will be geared towards investments…
Emerging markets fund on track for biggest drop since 2020 due to tariff fears
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on April 04, 2025…
Ted Schlein’s Ballistic Ventures is raising $100M for a new fund
Ballistic Ventures, the VC firm co-founded by Ted Schlein (known for his years at Kleiner Perkins),…
GameStop Has A Unique Ability To Deploy Its Cash Unlike Any Other Investment Fund
This article was written by Follow I am a private investor based out of Toronto, Canada…
Europe’s largest all-women led VC Revaia closes €250m growth fund
Europe’s largest all-women led VC fund Revaia, which was founded in 2019 by Elina Berrebi and…
This bond fund manager dropped out of a Ph.D program to find finance
Kathryn Glass, co-head of high-yield group at Federated Hermes Courtesy: Federated Hermes Inc. Federated Hermes’ Kathryn…
Four ways to unlock pension fund investment in VC
In the UK and Ireland, just 0.007% of pension fund assets under management are invested into…
Where this top-rated female fund manager is putting money to work now
Janet Rilling heads the plus fixed -income team at Allspring Global Investments. Courtesy: Allspring Global Investments…
Fund manager Neil Woodford sells an estimated £1.4bn in shares
Fund manager Neil Woodford has dumped around £1.4billion worth of shares in the past six months…
Are the UK’s fund managers starting to beat the market?
Are fund managers starting to beat the market? The active fund management industry has been taking…
How to research an investment fund
By Tanya Jefferies for Thisismoney.co.uk Published: 10:20 GMT, 5 October 2013 | Updated: 09:32 GMT, 11…
Fund and trust ideas for first time and cautious investors
If you are new to investing then the huge number of funds and investment trusts on…
ISA INVESTING TIPS: Fund and trust ideas for income investors
Income investing is not just for those who wish to draw a cash return on their…
Five of the best female fund managers
Who are the fund managers you rate highly? Chances are you’ll probably list the likes of…
What do cryptic investment fund names mean?
Investment fund names are often a baffling mixture of fancy but vague words, which mean little…