The SA hedge funds industry is gaining popularity among a broader range of consumers due to increased regulatory oversight. :
Hedge funds, once the preserve of high net worth (HNW) individuals and institutional investors, are gaining favour across a broader cross section of the consumer market thanks, in part, to greater regulatory oversight. Local consumers are pouring billions of rands into this asset class for its dual benefits of downside protection from financial market contagion and consistent long-term returns.