Hedge Funds Adding Eye-Popping Perks to Talent Wars

The video discusses the high demand for portfolio managers in hedge funds, driven by a lack of supply and the growth of multi-strategy platforms. Post-2008 financial crisis, the closure of prop desks has constrained talent supply. Hedge funds are hiring to manage more capital, with investors covering costs despite receiving a smaller share of profits. However, investors are satisfied due to high returns and low volatility compared to the S&P 500.

What factors are contributing to the increased payouts for talent in hedge funds?

How has the financial crisis of 2008 affected the supply of talent in trading?

What is the relationship between hedge fund performance and investor willingness to pay higher fees?

Why are investors not complaining about the fees charged by hedge funds despite the high costs?

What advantages do multi-strategy hedge funds offer to investors?