Noun
a flexible investment company for a small number of large investors (usually the minimum investment is $1 million); can use high-risk techniques (not allowed for mutual funds) such as short-selling and heavy leveraging
Source: WordNetYou've seen my statements, I do very well, I don't mind paying some taxes. The middle class is getting clobbered in this country. You know the middle class built this country, not the hedge fund guys, but I know people in hedge funds that pay almost nothing and it's ridiculous. Donald Trump
Dozens of America's wealthiest taxpayers - including hedge fund legend Michael Steinhardt, super trial lawyer Guy Saperstein, and Ben Cohen of Ben & Jerry's fame - have appealed to President Obama not to renew the Bush tax cuts for anyone earning more than $1 million a year. Joe Conason
The pushback I get is, 'He's a hedge fund guy.' Full stop. Some places, that can be a badge of honor. In others, it's almost a term of derision. Edward Lampert
I much more enjoy the company of freedom fighters and justice campaigners than I do the company of hedge fund managers. Bill Browder
Hedge fund managers can invest long and short, buying their favorite securities and selling those securities they find unattractive. Source: Internet
BERLIN, May 24 Hedge fund Elliott said it sees room for significant improvement at Thyssenkrupp, confirming it had taken a stake in the German industrial group. Source: Internet