What is a hedge fund?
Hedge funds are alternative investment vehicles that offer opportunities for growth and protection against market volatility by using unique investment strategies.
Available hedge fund products
Fairtree offers two types of hedge fund products. Both follow disciplined investment processes, but they differ in investment minimums, flexibility and regulatory requirements.
Retail Investor Hedge Funds (RIHF)
Retail Investor Hedge Funds are designed for individual investors; , offer lower investment minimums and greater flexibility to manage your investment.
- Minimum investment: A R50 000 lump sum or a R1 000 monthly debit order
- Daily traded: Add or withdraw your money at any time.
- Debit order flexibility: Pause, stop, increase or decrease your debit order whenever you nee
- Who it’s for: Investors who want accessible entry into hedge fund investing with more flexibility
- Secure online access: View your investment values and securely transact online, anytime
Qualified Investor Hedge Funds (QIHF)
Qualified Investor Hedge Funds are designed for investors who are comfortable with higher minimums and monthly access.
- Minimum investment: A R1 000 000 lump sum
- Monthly traded: Investments take place on the first business day of each month, and withdrawals are processed with a one-calendar-month notice period.
- Who it’s for: Investors seeking access to more advanced hedge fund investments
- Secure online access: View your investment values and securely transact online, anytime
BENEFITS
What can you use a hedge fund for?
Fund list
COLLABORATING
Start a hedge fund investment
If you would like to start a new hedge fund investment with Fairtree, please contact our Client Services team. We will guide you through each step of the onboarding process and help you set up your account to begin your investment journey.
Alternatively, you can start an investment using our online Invest Now journey.
