Do Hedge Funds have an Edge on Retail Traders? Corvin Codirla, ex-hedge fund manager and independent traders comments. Discuss hedge funds strengths and weaknesses and how retail traders can compete. How can one identify and profit from institutional flows? How do the mindsets of institutional trading and retail/private traders differ?

Yes, hedge funds have an information advantage. Regulation has become much tighter these days. Hedge funds also the technology to engage in certain trading activities that are difficult for retail traders. But if you look at all the big hedge funds; they all have mandates which restrict hedge funds on what they can try out. Being nimble and looking for opportunities all over the place is what a retail trader should do.