Monthly Archives: October 2025
“Systematic Funds in the Red: Challenges Mount for Quantitative Hedge Funds
(HedgeCo.Net) Systematic hedge funds—those that rely largely on quantitative models, algorithms, and market signals rather than fundamental analysis—are facing a rough patch as the market enters the final quarter of 2025. According to a recent Goldman Sachs client note, these […]
“The Rise of Small, Specialized Hedge Funds and Pressure on the Big Players”
( HedgeCo. Net) One of the more notable trends in 2025 has been the flow of investor capital toward smaller, specialized hedge funds, rather than the traditional mega?funds. Many allocators are rediscovering the value of agility, niche expertise, and differentiated […]
Bitcoin Smashes Records, ETF Flows Soar, Regulators Step In
(HedgeCo.Net) The crypto markets saw fireworks this week as Bitcoin blasted to a fresh all?time high, institutional money poured into digital-assets funds, and regulatory winds continued to swirl. Bitcoin surged past $125,000, setting a new record high, before pulling back […]
Eisler Capital to Shut Down After Profit Collapse — A Cautionary Tale of Scale, Cost, and Competition”
(HedgeCo.Net) London?based hedge fund Eisler Capital has announced it will wind down operations by the end of 2025 after suffering a steep decline in profitability, mounting costs, and a shrinking capital base. FN London+1 In 2024, Eisler’s profits fell by 65%—from $59.5 million […]
“Quant Strategies Under Pressure: Systematic Hedge Funds Record Daily Losses in October”
(HedgeCo.Net) Quantitative or systematic hedge funds have been caught in a challenging stretch: since October began, many are reporting daily losses, according to a client note from Goldman Sachs. TradingView These funds, which rely on algorithmic models and machine?driven signals, have […]
Private Markets in 401(k)s: A Quiet Revolution in Retirement Portfolios
(HedgeCo.Net) A seismic shift is underway in how Americans save for retirement. Traditionally, 401(k) plans have steered clear of the illiquid, opaque world of private markets. Now, major institutional investment managers are pushing to include private equity, private credit, real […]
Portfolio Mix Rebalancing: Alternatives Move to the Core of Asset Allocation
(HedgeCo.Net) The classic stock?bond mix (often 60/40 or 70/30) is under scrutiny. Rising market volatility, inflation concerns, and changes in interest?rate expectations are pushing investors to rethink what “core” in a portfolio really means. Increasingly, alternative investments (private equity, real […]
AI Euphoria and the Bubble Risk: Hedge Funds on Edge
(HedgeCo.Net) Over the past year, hedge funds have doubled down on artificial intelligence (AI) strategies, but warnings are growing louder: the AI boom may produce a sharp correction if expectations overshoot reality. What’s happening now The Bank of England (BoE) […]
Crypto Boom, Tokenized Stocks & AI Fusion: What’s Driving the Market in Late 2025
(HedgeCo.Net) In the volatile world of digital assets, a number of distinct trends are coalescing to define the next phase of crypto’s evolution. From institutional inflows to tokenized equities and AI?powered infrastructure, here’s what’s making headlines this October. 1. Institutional […]