There's a lot of confusion about what a hedge fund actually is these days. Here's a short and basic explainer from your mate Paddy Hirsch.

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Also worth noting that its not entirely correct to say that hedge funds are completely unregulated. They are subject to some rules, but they are much less regulated than most other investment types. #HedgeFunds #Whiteboard #GameStop

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