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Equitable Performance Fees for Hedge Funds
Hedge Funds: Strategies, Risk Assessment, and Returns
  • David K. C. LEE, Singapore Management University
  • Steven LWI
  • Kok Fai PHOON, Singapore Management University
Publication Type
Book Chapter
Publication Date
1-2003
Abstract

Hedge funds are collective investment vehicles fast becoming popular with high net worth individuals as well as institutional investors. Given an incentive structure that involves fees based on performance, this paper proposes a structure and "equalization" process that is both equitable and transparent to investors. The structure involves the use of multi-portfolios giving any fund a structure similar to that of a partnership organization. The "equalization" process is demonstrated using stylized examples that illustrate the equalization procedures and computations. We believe that the approach improves on current methods and meets the objectives of equity and transparency, thus improving the incentive compatibility between the fund manager and investors.

Editor
Gregoriou, Greg N.; Karavas, Vassilios N.; Rouah, Fabrice
ISBN
9781587982033
Identifier
10.2139/ssrn.340900
Publisher
Beard Books
City or Country
Washington, DC
Additional URL
https://worldcat.org/isbn/9781587982033
Citation Information
David K. C. LEE, Steven LWI and Kok Fai PHOON. "Equitable Performance Fees for Hedge Funds" Hedge Funds: Strategies, Risk Assessment, and Returns (2003) p. 345 - 364
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/kuochuendavid_lee/53/