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Explore research from MFA, partners, and other industry experts on the trends and impact of the private funds and alternative investment industry. These reports, white papers, and other products provide invaluable insights into the key role of alternative investment funds in capital markets around the world and how they help investors—including pensions, foundations, and endowments—deliver for their beneficiaries.
July 15, 2022MFA Report
MFA analysis of Pensions and Investments (P&I) university endowments data found that increasing investments in hedge funds help institutional investors achieve higher returns.
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October 3, 2024MFA Report
Primer: Introduction to significant risk transfers
August 25, 2022External Research
Leading Data Provider: Portfolios with Hedge Funds Do Better
July 31, 2022External Research
Barclays Hedge Fund Analysis Finds that Pass-Through Expense Funds Outperform
July 15, 2022MFA Report
Impact of Hedge Fund Allocation on Endowment Returns
June 13, 2022MFA Report
The Use of Short Selling to Achieve ESG Goals
April 12, 2022MFA Report
The Role of Private Credit in U.S. Capital Markets
February 18, 2022MFA Report
Settlement Periods and Impact on Stock Lending
February 18, 2022MFA Report
What Happens When Short Interest Exceeds 100 Percent
June 30, 2021MFA Report
An Introduction to Short Selling
October 14, 2020Commissioned Report
Economic contribution of the New Jersey securities, commodity contracts, and investments sector