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Managers shy away from predicting market recovery

Investors need to be able to recognise the winners

Hedge funds are sceptical of a prolonged recovery in the equities markets and have increased bets they will fall, judging from global figures on short selling.

However, hedge fund managers say their view is not wholly negative. They say that unlike the general market falls experienced since the start of the credit crisis two years ago, some companies will do well this year. A growing number of investors are backing managers' ability to spot winners.

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