HFR (Hedge Fund Research, Inc.) announces the industry's first daily hedge fund performance database, allowing investors to access data on a rapidly growing universe of hedge funds which provide investors with daily performance figures.

The launch of HFR Daily Hedge Fund Database is another milestone in the evolution of the hedge fund industry, as the increased ability of fund managers to provide investors with more frequent updates of performance has made the daily database not only possible, but an integral component of making allocations to hedge funds in 2011.

Investor preference for more liquid strategies, in general, and the proliferation of UCITS III-compliant hedge fund strategies, specifically, have contributed to the increased availability of daily hedge fund performance information. HFR Daily Hedge Fund Database currently includes information on over 400 fund vehicles and will be available as an extended module to HFR Database in early June.

"HFR is the premier information provider for investors looking to access daily performance, including UCITS III-compliant hedge funds," said Kenneth J. Heinz, President of HFR.

"The trend towards daily performance reporting will continue to be driven by investors looking for increased transparency, liquidity and tactical appreciation of exposure dynamics as the hedge fund industry becomes increasingly accessible to all types of investors."