​Vol Funds Positive In Dec., Optimistic Outlook For 2015

Volatility and arbitrage hedge funds ended 2014 on a positive note amid increased vol of vol during the last three months of the year. As expectations grow that the European Central Bank will announce a sizeable quantitative easing program in Europe, as well as further monetary policy likely in other countries, market participants expect higher vol of vol and greater relative value trading opportunities in 2015, leading to positive performances in volatility funds.