RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Is the SEC Registration Status of Hedge Fund Advisers Associated with Superior Performance? JF The Journal of Alternative Investments FD Institutional Investor Journals SP 55 OP 61 DO 10.3905/jai.2006.627851 VO 8 IS 4 A1 David Ornstils A1 Hany A. Shawky A1 David M. Smith YR 2006 UL https://pm-research.com/content/8/4/55.abstract AB In this study the differences between the return performance of the funds whose advisors have voluntarily registered with the SEC versus those that are unregistered are examined. Evidence shows that registered funds in several important categories outperform their unregistered counterparts, however, this phenomenon does not appear to be due to the registration event.TOPICS: Real assets/alternative investments/private equity, legal/regulatory/public policy, performance measurement