Mickelson Investment Management Presents at Web Based Global Investor Forum 2010

May 27, 2010 - PRLog -- (Oceanside, CA) Mickelson Investment Management (MIM) announces today that it will participate in what is believed to be the world’s first interactive web based event designed to bring hedge funds and investors together. The event takes social media strategies developed by companies like Linked-in and Facebook and creates a private online platform where hedge funds and qualified investors from around the world can meet and exchange information. Mickelson Investment Management will leverage this efficient online platform to educate investors about Private Investment in Public Equity a little known niche of the capital markets.


For investors seeking alternative investment strategies, Private Investment in Public Equity (PIPE) offers the potential for strong returns and diversification. The primary benefit of PIPE transactions is that they do not require stock prices to appreciate to be profitable. PIPE investors receive newly issued stock at a discount to market in exchange for the capital they provide a company. David Mickelson, President of MIM explains why they chose this event.

“This virtual event gives us the opportunity to explain PIPE strategy to dozens of targeted and pre-qualified investors from around the world. We can share all the information and answer questions as we would at a live show or in person at a fraction of the cost in time and money…it’s a great opportunity to find new potential investors”
          
David Mickelson, President, Mickelson Investment Management

“The launch of Global Hedge Fund Forum 2010 is another illustration of the growing importance of virtual events and online networking within the financial marketing arena,” stated Lisa Vioni, President and CEO of Hedge Connection.  “Numerous other industries have seen the value provided by virtual conferencing and the Global Hedge Fund Forum demonstrates that, at long last, the Hedge Fund industry has embraced this highly effective medium.”

Leveraging Hedge Connection’s vast network within the Alternative Investment industry and Precision IR’s powerful global database of high-net-worth investors, advisors and family offices, this first-of-its-kind virtual event will provide a unique opportunity for Hedge Fund managers to connect directly with a broad, highly engaged and geographically diverse community of qualified investors. At the same time, investors will be able to research and ask questions of nearly 30-50 Hedge Fund managers in a private, online environment. The forum will feature up to 10 Tracks (presentation forums), each featuring a different alternative investment strategy, with an additional track to be programmed by the event’s Track Host Sponsor. The format includes 90 days of online networking, manager video presentations, virtual booths and live chat.

Online networking for Global Hedge Fund Forum begins on May 24, one month before the live virtual symposium. All presenting funds and sponsors will also receive a Virtual Booth on the Leebug.com platform that will go live on May 24.  Presentations will be available for on-demand viewing by investors for a period of 60 days after the event goes live on June 22nd in an effort to generate visibility for presenting funds and sponsors before, during and after the event.

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About Mickelson Investment Management

Mickelson Investment Management is an asset management boutique focused on alternatives investment strategies. The team at Mickelson have extensive background in Private Investment in Public Equity (PIPE) having participated in over 300 PIPE transactions. Mickelson are specialists in longevity and insurance linked asset class including life settlements, leveraging expertise and capabilities developed over a successful 20 year history in the fields of wealth preservation and management.