How Hedge Funds Incorporate ETFs in Investment Strategies

The video discusses how hedge funds utilize ETFs for shorting, long positions, and stock borrowing. It explores the competition between ETFs and hedge funds, particularly in liquid alternatives and smart beta strategies. Concerns about ETFs, such as liquidity issues and a potential passive bubble, are also addressed.

What are the primary ways hedge funds utilize ETFs according to the text?

How do hedge funds compete with ETFs in the context of liquid alternatives?

What concerns do hedge funds have regarding the liquidity of ETFs and their impact on the market?

In what ways do hedge funds use ETFs to manage their short positions?

What is the significance of CalPERS' decision to move from hedge funds to Smart Beta strategies?