Describe Integrating hedge funds into traditional portfolio

Topic: Portfolio Allocation in Stocks, Bonds and Hedge Funds. Framework: This paper provides an outlook of Integrating Hedge funds into traditional portfolio (Stocks and Bonds) as well as effects on its diversification and return. It also describes the appropriate allocation of funds in different assets to reach the efficient frontier. The possible ways to get the desired result on the portfolio includes using out- of- the money put option on the hedge funds, adding leverage to the portfolio, investing in managed futures etc. Research questions: Investing in Hedge Funds: Risk, Returns and Performance? Role of Hedge Funds in the diversified portfolio? Possible ways to get the desired result of the portfolio? Hypothesis: H0: It’s not possible to get the desired result while integrating Hedge funds into traditional portfolio. H1: It’s possible to get the desired result while integrating Hedge funds into traditional portfolio. Deliverable takes the form of a traditional thesis that proposes a practical question related to finance and provides insight into the question based on the academic and professional literature 10-15 pages overall, not including executive summary, references, figures and tables Should include at least 10 references, with at least 5 references to academic or professional journals