Operational due diligence is key when going direct
Bearish macro bets excel in tough month.
Research: 10% allocation can add $13 a year.
Oversight and due diligence tough for smaller plans.
Industry at $1.72 trillion; experts weigh in.
2011 to be a record year for industry.
Hint: it's not just luck (or factor analysis...or risk premia...)
Funds with formal models better off during 2008 crisis.
Funds finally recover from crisis losses: BarclayHedge.
Up 11% among biggest public plans.