More specifically, what is the difference between the Dow Jones Credit Suisse LEA Hedge Fund IndexSM and the Dow Jones Credit Suisse AllHedge IndexSM?
The index is designed to capture the specific niche market comprised of hedge funds representing the regions of Latin America, Emerging Europe, Middle East & Africa (EEMEA), and Asia. These Emerging Markets are believed by many to provide higher growth opportunities than the aggregate universe of global hedge funds. Many Emerging Markets funds of the Dow Jones Credit Suisse AllHedge IndexSM invest in emerging economies globally without any particular regional focus while the Dow Jones Credit Suisse LEA Hedge Fund IndexSM is comprised of hedge funds with specific regional exposure.
