Do Hedge Funds Require a Masters Degree?

As a college freshman who is interested in investment banking and hedge funds, I am wondering if I should plan to attend grad school directly after my undergrad, after several years of working for an investment bank, or even if I should plan to go to grad school at all? I enjoy school and it seems that grad school is a must for many jobs nowadays but if so, should I aim for an Ivy?

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