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Hedge Fund
A private fund with relatively flexible strategies that may use leverage, short selling, derivatives, or other higher-risk techniques.
What traders should verify
For Hedge Fund, inspect the legal structure, adviser and Form ADV, investor eligibility, strategy, holdings, fees, leverage, liquidity, conflicts, and reporting date.
Do not conflate
The label Hedge Fund does not by itself establish registration status, current holdings, liquidity, risk, performance, or investor eligibility.
Primary source
SEC definitionSource boundary: this glossary reflects SEC staff views and is not a Commission rule, regulation, or statement. Check the linked source for current wording and legal context.