(HedgeCo.Net) After a challenging start to 2025, macro hedge fund titan Brevan Howard has delivered a resurgence in September, pushing its flagship Master Fund into positive territory for the year. Fn London
The firm’s $11?billion Master Fund registered a 1.65% gain in September, clawing back earlier declines and bringing its year?to?date return to roughly 0.26%. Fn London Its sibling $11?billion Alpha Strategies Fund also posted a 1.15% return in September, lifting its 2025 return to 6.56%. Fn London
Across the hedge fund spectrum, September was broadly favorable. The industry averaged a 2.4% return, led by macro strategies at 3.4%. Fn London Other strong performers included Graham Capital’s Tactical Trend Fund (+6%) and Quantedge (up ~4.3%, with a near 15% gain year to date). Fn London
Key to Brevan Howard’s rebound is its macro orientation and nimble allocation across rates, FX, commodities, and credit. The firm has also bolstered its team with hires from top-tier institutions—adding ex?BlueCrest manager Terence Hsu and former Goldman Sachs partner Rajesh Venkataramani. Fn London
Still, the recovery is modest relative to past years. The broader environment remains volatile, with macro crosscurrents, interest rate uncertainty, and geopolitical risk creating headwinds. Whether Brevan Howard can sustain momentum through the remainder of 2025 will test the firm’s strategy and adaptability.
Brevan Howard’s bounce is a useful case study for macro hedge funds more broadly. While equity?centric and quant strategies face headwinds from crowded trades and regional stress, macro funds that can nimbly reposition across markets may find opportunities even in choppy terrain.
For investors and allocators, the firm’s performance turnaround may restore some confidence in macro allocations. But many will be watching whether consistency can follow the September rebound.