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Foundation for Managed Derivatives Research provides grants for [[economics]], business and financial research that examine, on a scholarly basis, the use of [[derivative]] instruments - including [[futures]] [[contract]]s, [[options]] on futures contracts, [[forward contract]]s, and swaps - as an [[investment]] vehicle. | Foundation for Managed Derivatives Research (FMDR) provides grants for [[economics]], business and financial research that examine, on a scholarly basis, the use of [[derivative]] instruments - including [[futures]] [[contract]]s, [[options]] on futures contracts, [[forward contract]]s, and swaps - as an [[investment]] vehicle. | ||
FMDR is a foundation established by [[Managed Funds Association]] (MFA) in | |||
1994 to support scholarly research on the use of [[derivative]] instruments. MFA is the primary | |||
association representing professionals in the [[hedge fund]] industry.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.investoranalytics.com/downloads/mfa.pdf|name=Press Release|org=Foundation for Managed Derivatives Research|date=January 28, 2009}}</ref> | |||
Managed Funds Association, headquartered in Washington, D.C., has over 1,000 members, which manage a significant portion of the over $1.2 trillion invested in [[hedge fund]]s, including professionals affiliated with over three-quarters of the 50 largest hedge funds. Since its inception in 1991, MFA has provided industry leadership in government relations, communications, media relations, and education to MFA members and [[investor]]s. | |||
Grants up to $25,000 | Grants up to $25,000 are available to universities, colleges, academic foundations, academic institutions, individuals, and research entities.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://researchfunding.duke.edu/detail.asp?OppID=1105|name=Foundation for Managed Derivatives Research - Grants for Economic, Business and Financial Research on Use of Derivatives|org=Duke University|date=January 27, 2009}}</ref> | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
== Products and Services == | == Products and Services == | ||
Latest revision as of 16:21, 29 September 2011
| Foundation for Managed Derivatives Research | |
| Headquarters | Washington, D.C. |
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| Products | Provides grants for economics, business and financial research |
Foundation for Managed Derivatives Research (FMDR) provides grants for economics, business and financial research that examine, on a scholarly basis, the use of derivative instruments - including futures contracts, options on futures contracts, forward contracts, and swaps - as an investment vehicle.
FMDR is a foundation established by Managed Funds Association (MFA) in 1994 to support scholarly research on the use of derivative instruments. MFA is the primary association representing professionals in the hedge fund industry.[1]
Managed Funds Association, headquartered in Washington, D.C., has over 1,000 members, which manage a significant portion of the over $1.2 trillion invested in hedge funds, including professionals affiliated with over three-quarters of the 50 largest hedge funds. Since its inception in 1991, MFA has provided industry leadership in government relations, communications, media relations, and education to MFA members and investors.
Grants up to $25,000 are available to universities, colleges, academic foundations, academic institutions, individuals, and research entities.[2]
History[edit]
Products and Services[edit]
Membership[edit]
Key People[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ Press Release. Foundation for Managed Derivatives Research.
- ↑ Foundation for Managed Derivatives Research - Grants for Economic, Business and Financial Research on Use of Derivatives. Duke University.