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Library. A place where periodicals are kept for reading or reference. At Talon Eight, we believe in sharing third party research relevant to our industry. Investors deserve unbiased information. We have assembled this collection of material based on numerous conversations with clients looking for content that describes our industry and its investing advantages, detailing a specific area of interest in the managed futures space.

Roadmap to Hedge Funds

Alternative Investment Management Association's collaborative guide for hedge fund investors. An exceptional overview of hedge funds and their benefits.

Systems Traders and Bear Markets

A fresh look at the relative performance of fundamental, discretionary managers versus that of technical, systematic traders and the impact of each approach in a bear market.

ETF Liquidity Explained

An outstanding analysis regarding liquidity in Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), and the impact of trading volume in this rapidly expanding financial vehicle.

The Coming Crash

A hard look at the current state of pension obligations in both public and corporate retirement plans, contrasting the past, present, and future state of these obligations.

Lemons Into Lemonade

A look at the advantaged nature of Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts (GRATs), and how these vehicles represent value added wealth transfer strategies in tough economic times.

Facts and Fantasies on Commodity Futures

An academic study comparing the risk premium associated with long only equity versus that of commodity futures and their resulting non correlation to stocks and bonds.

Efficient Portfolio Theory

Rydex Investments’ summary of the information contained in Essential Portfolio TheorySM (EPT), April 2005 by Professor John Mulvey, Princeton University.

Best Approaches for Foundation and Endowment Investing

Lessons learned by a top Chief Investment Officer of a major endowment, complete with a revealing question and answer session detailing thoughts on investment policy.

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