[Verse 1] There's a world of investing beyond what you know Where the wealthy elite make their money grow Not your typical funds with their basic game plan Hedge funds play different, let me help you understand They're exclusive and private, fees are quite high Minimum millions just to get you inside While mutual funds are simple and plain Hedge funds use strategies that most can't explain [Chorus] Hedge funds hedge, they go both ways Long and short through market days Alternative investments with flexible might Two and twenty, that's their fee sight Accredited only, can't buy off the shelf Hedge funds play by rules made for wealth [Verse 2] Mutual funds just buy stocks and hold them tight Hedge funds can bet that prices will bite They short sell stocks when they think they'll fall Use derivatives, leverage, and tricks through it all Limited partners put money inside While general partners are taking the ride Making decisions on where money goes Using every tool that the market shows [Chorus] Hedge funds hedge, they go both ways Long and short through market days Alternative investments with flexible might Two and twenty, that's their fee sight Accredited only, can't buy off the shelf Hedge funds play by rules made for wealth [Bridge] Two percent management, twenty percent gain That's how hedge fund managers stake their claim Absolute returns in any condition That's their ambitious investment mission Lock-up periods mean your money stays Can't pull it out for months or days High net worth is what you need Million dollar minimum to proceed [Verse 3] Mutual funds are liquid, buy and sell each day Hedge funds lock your money, it has to stay SEC regulated keeps mutual funds clean Hedge funds are private, less oversight seen Risk and reward both amplified high Sophisticated strategies that reach for the sky Not for beginners with their life savings small Hedge funds are made for those who risk it all [Chorus] Hedge funds hedge, they go both ways Long and short through market days Alternative investments with flexible might Two and twenty, that's their fee sight Accredited only, can't buy off the shelf Hedge funds play by rules made for wealth [Outro] So remember the difference when choosing your way Mutual funds simple, hedge funds complex play Know your investor status before you dive in Hedge fund knowledge is where we begin
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