Category Archives: Alternative Investments
Citadel Unveils AI Assistant — but Says Humans Still Rule
(HedgeCo.Net). In a move underscoring the growing role of artificial intelligence in finance, Citadel has rolled out an internal AI tool dubbed the “Citadel AI Assistant” — aimed at boosting productivity and streamlining research for its equities teams. The announcement came at […]
Hedge Funds Crank Up Leverage to Ride the AI Rally
(HedgeCo.Net) The hedge-fund industry is leaning harder than ever into borrowed money — and the timing could not be more striking. According to recent data from major prime brokerages Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, and Morgan Stanley, funds are now operating with gross […]
Long/Short Equity Alts Adjust Exposure After Tech Rotation
(HedgeCo.Net). Long/short equity liquid alternatives took center stage today as managers rapidly repositioned following a volatile rotation inside the large-cap technology sector. After weeks of tech-driven strength, uneven performance across AI, cloud, semiconductor, and software stocks forced managers to reduce […]
Managed Futures Extend Rally as Trend Strengthens
(HedgeCo.Net). Managed futures strategies continued their strong performance today as global macro trends sharpened across major asset classes. Trend-following CTAs benefited from directional moves in commodities, FX, rates, and equity indices—solidifying managed futures as one of the top-performing liquid alternatives […]
2026-Trends, Opportunities and Risks for Big Liquid-Alts Firms
(HedgeCo.Net) Looking forward into 2026, many analysts believe the shift toward liquid alts and alternative investments is far from a temporary blip. Instead, it may mark a structural rebalancing of how capital is allocated globally. Hubbis+2CBH+2 Three major macro forces stand […]
The Tech & AI Arms Race: How Hedge Funds Are Leaning into Data, AI, and Advanced Analytics
(HedgeCo.Net) Behind the scenes, the most significant transformation at major hedge funds may not be about which stocks they’re buying — but how they’re making decisions. Several large funds are investing heavily in technology, AI, and data science to gain an edge […]
CI Global Asset Management Completes Acquisition of Forge First, Expanding its Lineup of Alternative Investments
Share (HedgeCo.Net) (“CI GAM”) today announced it has completed the acquisition of Toronto-based alternative asset manager Forge First Asset Management Inc. (“Forge First”).The transaction, first announced on September 9, 2025, adds four alternative investment funds with combined assets of approximately $900 million to CI […]
KKR Bets on Asia, Education and “Regime Change” in Global Markets
(HedgeCo.Net). KKR is positioning itself as a leading architect of what it calls a global “Regime Change” in markets—and 2025 is proving to be a pivotal year. The firm’s latest outlook argues that investors must rethink asset allocation for a world of […]
Apollo Rides Retirement Services and Credit Deals, Faces Scrutiny on Market Power
(HedgeCo.Net) Apollo Global Management is leaning into its dual identity as both an alternative investment powerhouse and a retirement solutions platform—even as it confronts fresh scrutiny over its role in credit markets. In early November, Apollo reported third-quarter 2025 results that highlighted steady […]
Who’s Investing — And Why Liquid Alternatives Are Gaining Ground
(HedgeCo.Net). One of the most significant recent shifts in the liquid-alts world is who is investing — and why. According to a recent survey, many family offices are increasingly allocating capital to liquid alternative strategies in response to geopolitical risk and market volatility. HedgeCo.Net+1 […]
Derivative Income, Digital Assets & Defined-Outcome Funds Reshape Liquid Alts Landscape
(HedgeCo.Net) Liquid alternatives aren’t just gaining traction — the nature of these investments is evolving rapidly. According to recent research, strategies such as derivative income, defined-outcome funds, and digital assets are reshaping the liquid alts landscape. Morningstar+2Morningstar+2 Traditional hedge-fund-like strategies — long/short equity, market-neutral, or […]