PT - JOURNAL ARTICLE AU - Brian Shannahan TI - 130/30s DP - 2008 Jun 20 TA - Special Issues PG - 82--85 VI - 2008 IP - 1 4099 - https://pm-research.com/content/2008/1/82.short 4100 - https://pm-research.com/content/2008/1/82.full AB - This article examines the emergence of 130/30 funds among institutional investors. Using moderate amounts of leverage and short selling, 130/30 strategies are hybrids that borrow some characteristics from the hedge fund world and others from quantitative investing. The article explores the benefits of 130/30 funds and what is needed for successful implementation.