2nd Annual Canadian Hedge Funds Awards, October 27

The 2nd Annual Canadian Hedge Funds Awards, hosted by Knowledge Suites in conjunction with the Hedge Fund Hotel, was held at the Thompson Landry Gallery in the Distillery District, Toronto, and once again our sponsors were KPMG and RBC Dexia Investor Services.

The Canadian Hedge Funds Awards Selection Process

The judges based their decisions on their in-depth knowledge of the Canadian alternative space, together with research prepared by the team at the Hedge Fund Hotel. A slate of potential candidates were be assembled, and their performance and individual merits discussed.

The panel of judges included:

Peter Hayes, Partner, KPMG
Eamonn O'Connell, Partner, MANNA Asset Management
David Mather, Executive Vice-President, Integrated Asset Management

The categories were:

Best Performing Fund of Funds (new award in 2009)
Best Sharpe Ratio AUM <$25 million (January 1, 2008-July 31, 2009)
Best Sharpe Ratio AUM >$25 million (January 1, 2008-July 31, 2009)
Best Overall Return AUM <$25 million (January 1, 2008-July 31, 2009)
Best Overall Return AUM >$25 million (January 1, 2008-July 31, 2009)
Best New Fund Performance (Track Record of 6-12 months)
Outstanding Leadership in the Canadian Hedge Fund Industry

Who were the winners this year? Click here to view the results.