FINANCIAL ECONOMICS

Compare and contrast Hedge funds vs Venture Capitalist funds. What are the similarities and differences between them? Compare them on • type of analysis: do they use quantitative, qualitative, maybe a blend? • Type of instruments: do they use equity, debt, derivatives, customized or something else • How do they earn returns for their investors/clients: hedging, speculating, M+A, IPOs or something else • Anything else important to show similarity or difference between the 2 types of money managers