Sep
10
Hedge-Fund Bets Against Emerging Currencies Get Crowded
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Paamco says popularity of the trades is fueling volatility
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Currencies of Malaysia, Brazil, Turkey are worst performers
Hedge funds are piling into bets that the dollar will strengthen against emerging-market currencies, especially those vulnerable to falling commodity prices, according to a money manager who invests in the funds.
The popularity of the trade will fuel volatility in those currencies should such funds adjust their positions, said Sam Diedrich, a director at Pacific Alternative Asset Management Co., which oversees about $9.5 billion in hedge-fund investments…
Hedge-Fund Bets Against Emerging Currencies Get Crowded
