"The fact that some airlines have received A's and B's and others D's and F's on this report card also shows that providing decent customer service and avoidance of strandings is both achievable and should not place an undue burden on the airline industry or lead to higher ticket prices, " the report's executive summary said.

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For the Hedged Equity Fund, portfolio managers will take long positions--the outright purchase of equities--primarily in stocks that have ratings of A or B and short positions primarily in stocks that have ratings of D or F.

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