The impact of HFT firms is significant, although not obvious to the average person. Investing directly in a hedge fund requires a much higher initial investmen

The impact of HFT firms is significant, although not obvious to the average person. Investing directly in a hedge fund requires a much higher initial investment as well as a high net worth. I would not recommend it. It is very difficult to select a portfolio of hedge funds that can outperform a simple low-cost index fund tracking the S&P 500.