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Founded in 1992 by Joseph G. Nicholas, Hedge Fund Research, Inc. (HFR) is an investment research firm located in Chicago. The firm is a subsidiary of HFR Group LLC and is affiliated with HFR Asset Management LLC. Hedge Fund Research specializes in the areas of indexation and analysis of hedge funds. The HFR Database includes fund-level detail on historical performance and assets, as well as firm characteristics on a broad array of hedge fund managers. HFR's fund classification system enables granular and specific queries for relative performance measurement, peer group analysis and benchmarking. They produce over 100 indices of hedge fund performance ranging from industry-aggregate levels to specific, niche areas of sub-strategy and regional investment focus. The HFRI Fund Weighted Composite Index is comprised of data dating to 1990 and is a widely-used standard benchmark of hedge fund performance around the world. HFR's suite of analysis products provide detailed, current, comprehensive and relevant aggregate reference points on all areas of the hedge fund industry. In addition, the firm offers consulting services for clients seeking customized top-level or more intricate analysis.

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