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Re: CaribbeanJim post# 106869

Sunday, 08/19/2007 2:19:02 PM

Sunday, August 19, 2007 2:19:02 PM

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> The funny thing is that these same rich people that are saying
> the market can't be timed are actually using hedge funds to
> make money. Many hedge funds use quant (mathematical models) to
> enter and exit positions, thus, timing the market.

hedge funds don't attempt to time the market. they employ different strategies, of course - statistical arbitrage or other - but usually attempt to exploit market inefficiencies. just like many of the daytraders do.

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