NOW: 4/13/2007: Stock Alert - Home Use
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- Grade Level: General-Adult
- Subjects: Business Skills
- Produced By: PBS Distribution
- Year: 2007
- Country: United States
- Language: English
- Running Time: 30m
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NOW takes a look at hedge funds, the secretive and often risky investment accounts that have brought incredible wealth and power to some, but with the potential to spell dire consequences for ordinary Americans. Billions of dollars are invested in hedge funds, which are not regulated, and there's a chance some of your retirement money is in one. Hedge fund managers say they won't tell anyone how they make their money - not even the government.