Het hedgefonds
Example: De hedgefonds investeert in verschillende risicovolle activa wereldwijd.
Definition
"Het hedgefonds" refers to an investment fund that pools capital from accredited investors or institutions and employs diverse, often complex strategies to generate high returns, typically involving higher risks and alternative financial instruments compared to traditional funds.
Etymology
The term "het hedgefonds" originates from the English word 'hedge fund.' 'Hedge' refers to protecting oneself against financial risk, and 'fund' indicates a pool of money. The concept emerged in the mid-20th century as investors sought ways to hedge investments and maximize profits.
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"Het hedgefonds" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Finance - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 150 commonly used words.
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