Viking hedge fund manager demands long-term commitment amid growing illiquidity bets

Hedge funds are increasingly taking illiquid positions that may be more difficult to sell but also may provide a higher return. Stay longer, or get out, is the message from Norwegian Viking fund empire CEO to investors.
Photo: Mohamed Abd El Ghany/Reuters/Ritzau Scanpix
Photo: Mohamed Abd El Ghany/Reuters/Ritzau Scanpix
BY HELLA ANDERSEN

In an effort to make big money in illiquid positions, Norwegian hedge fund founder and CEO Ole Andreas Halvorsen is now pleading with long-term investors to stay put for longer, or withdraw their assets.

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