Category Archives: Hedge Fund Performance

Hedge Funds vs. Liquid Alternatives in 2025: A New Era of Alternative Investing

(HedgeCo.Net) In the evolving landscape of alternative investments, 2025 has brought a renewed spotlight on the comparison between traditional hedge funds and their more accessible cousins: liquid alternatives. According to a recent Financial Times article, As investors continue to seek […]

AI and Quant Domination: The New Frontier in Hedge Funds

New breakthroughs in AI and automation are reshaping the competitive landscape for hedge funds, enabling smaller firms and new entrants to compete with legacy players. (Hedgeco.Net) In 2025, artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer novelty — it’s becoming central to […]

“Investors Flock to Short?Bias Funds Amid Warnings of a Market Pullback”

(Hedgeco.Net) In recent weeks, investor sentiment has turned cautious, even as equity indices like the S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit new highs. One manifestation of this is the sharp inflows into short?bias exchange traded funds (ETFs)—those that profit when stocks […]

“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 […]

“The Influence of AI, Alternative Data, and ESG on Hedge Fund Strategy in 2025”

(HedgeCo.Net) A defining feature of hedge fund trends in 2025 is the deeper integration of artificial intelligence (AI), alternative data, and ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) criteria. Together these forces are reshaping how funds find alpha, manage risk, and respond to […]

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 […]

“Jane Street Enters Physical Commodities Arena, Signaling Strategic Pivot”

(HedgeCo.Net) Jane Street, long known for its prowess in algorithmic and derivatives trading, is quietly making a move into physical commodities, particularly U.S. natural gas. This marks a striking strategic expansion beyond its traditional domain. Financial Times According to disclosures, Jane […]

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) […]

Liquid Alternatives See Inflows in 2025 as Investor Appetite Rebounds

(HedgeCo.Net) In a surprising reversal of recent years, liquid alternative strategies are once again attracting fresh capital. According to a semiannual study by Lupus Alpha based on LSEG Lipper data, the first half of 2025 delivered €6.9?billion in net inflows […]

Major Firms Push to Democratize Alternatives via Retail & Retirement Channels

(HedgeCo.Net) Large investment firms are accelerating efforts to offer alternative strategies more broadly—particularly into retail and retirement channels. This could meaningfully reconfigure how “liquid alternatives” are distributed and perceived. A recent Reuters piece reported that Goldman Sachs and T. Rowe […]