Hedgenordic NHX index up 1.80% in December, 10.12% for 2005; final result

The Hedgenordic index (NHX) is up 1.80% in December, settling it in respectable double digit territory for 2005. With a 10.12% 2005 YTD, the Nordic hedge funds managed to outperform the majority of their international peers.

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