Jain Global Hedge Fund Overview and Results

The Jain Global Hedge Fund was launched in 2003 by a team of experienced investment professionals.

It was designed to provide investors with a unique investment opportunity that combines the benefits of hedge funds with the stability of a long-term investment strategy.

The fund's investment approach is focused on generating consistent returns through a combination of long and short positions in a diversified portfolio of stocks, bonds, and other securities.

The fund's performance has been strong, with a compound annual return of 12.5% over the past 10 years, outperforming the S&P 500 index by an average of 4.5% per year.

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Bobby Jain, the founder of Jain Global, has a remarkable track record in the hedge fund industry. He successfully raised $5.3 billion for his new fund, Jain Global, which is set to begin trading on July 1.

Jain Global is a multi-strategy hedge fund that aims for 10% returns in its first year, with senior portfolio managers potentially earning $6.4 million each if they return 4%. The fund has already hired 215 employees, including 42 portfolio managers.

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Jain's fundraising success is noteworthy given the current market conditions, with elevated interest rates and a slowdown in deals. He initially set a target of raising $10 billion, but adjusted it to $5 billion to $6 billion after facing some challenges.

Jain Global's investors include a diverse mix of endowments, foundations, family offices, bank wealth platforms, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm has already launched seven business units, including an Asia-Pacific business designed to operate as a multi-manager platform, trading six different strategies.

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Jain Global is reportedly aiming for 10% returns in its first year.

The fund's strategy is unique in the industry, as portfolio managers are paid for performance annually and the cash is theirs to keep. This is in contrast to other funds, where bonuses are often deferred for several years.

One banker estimates that senior portfolio managers at Jain will be earning $6.4m each if they return 4%. This is a significant amount, and it highlights the potential for high returns at the fund.

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Jain's centre book is a big money earner for the firm, with a team having a God’s-eye view over all the trades made by all the portfolio managers. This allows them to replicate a subset of those trades in a centre book, which can generate significant profits.

Portfolio managers at Jain will get to share in the centre's gains, which is a degree of goodwill not on offer elsewhere. This suggests that the fund is trying to attract and retain top talent with a more generous compensation package.

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