Hedge Fund Databases: Sample Selection Bias
In addition to self-selection bias, hedge fund databases can be prone to sample selection biases.
Most databases only include funds that meet certain criteria (size, track record, etc.) Very poor managers will not survive long enough to be tracked.
Furthermore, some databases include funds of funds or managed futures, while others do not. This effects comparability across databases.
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The Intelligent Investor: The Classic Text on Value Investing
Financial Statement Analysis: A Practitioner's Guide, 3rd Edition
Managing Investment Portfolios: A Dynamic Process (CFA Institute Investment Series)
