Category Archives: Hedge Fund Strategies
Activist Fund Sees Potential Double for Entain via BetMGM Partnership
(HedgeCo.Net) The activist hedge fund Sachem Head Capital Management is making a bold claim: shares of U.K.-based sports betting group Entain?PLC could double over the next few years, thanks largely to its joint venture with MGM?Resorts?International that operates under the […]
Redemption Pressure Among Hedge Funds Minimal, Fees Holding Steady
(HedgeCo.Net) According to the latest data from SS&C?GlobeOp’s Forward Redemption Indicator, hedge-fund investors are showing minimal redemption activity — a sign of confidence and stability in the alternatives sector. Morningstar+1 Highlights: The forward-looking indicator shows redemption notices around 1.86%, suggesting only modest […]
Hedge Funds Stage Major Sell-Off, Targeting Banks and Energy
(HedgeCo.Net) Last week saw one of the biggest equity sell-offs by hedge funds in over half a year, with significant downward moves particularly in energy and banking stocks. According to a client note seen by Goldman Sachs, hedge funds “dumped […]
Systematic Hedge Funds Suffer Early October Losses
(HedgeCo.Net) Quantitative or “systematic” hedge funds have kicked off October in rough shape: a note from Goldman Sachs says these funds have posted losses every day since the month began, with roughly a 1.8 % drop in the first few trading days. Reuters+1 […]
Macro Hedge Funds Outperform in 2025’s Volatile Markets
(HedgeCo.Net) In 2025, macro hedge funds — which focus on broad economic themes, interest rates, currencies and commodities — have been among the better-performing hedge fund styles. According to industry data, the broader hedge fund sector is up ~1.3 % […]
Man Group Posts AUM Surge of 22% to Record Levels
(HedgeCo.Net) One of the large publicly listed hedge fund firms, Man Group, reported a strong third quarter in 2025: assets under management (AUM) rose 22 % year-on-year to reach US $213.9 billion by the end of September. Reuters The rundown Investment […]
Hedge Funds in Flux: Trader Pay Soars
(HedgeCo.Net) Hedge funds are undergoing a quieter but meaningful transformation in 2025. After years of muted performance and tightening margins, the industry is recalibrating—redoubling focus on niche alpha, embracing AI infrastructure, and adapting to swelling regulatory and macro pressures. Here’s […]
Ken Griffin Asserts: GenAI Isn’t a Silver Bullet for Hedge Fund Alpha
(HedgeCo.Net) In a recent public comment, Ken Griffin — founder of Citadel — weighed in on the role of generative AI in hedge fund performance, cautioning that GenAI is not a reliable source of alpha on its own. BloombergGriffin’s stance is […]
Hedge Funds Shift Focus to Global Industrials, Cut US Equity Exposure
(HedgeCo.Net( A notable rotation in hedge fund allocation is underway: firms are trimming exposure to U.S. equities and reallocating toward global industrial and manufacturing sectors, according to Reuters. ReutersThe disinvestment from U.S. equities is not wholesale, but selective. Many funds believe […]
CME Expands to Dubai Amid Rising Hedge Fund Presence in the Middle East
(HedgeCo.Net) CME Group has inaugurated a new office in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), signaling a targeted push into the burgeoning Middle Eastern derivatives and hedge fund markets. FNLondonThe move comes on the heels of increased hedge fund presence in the […]
Hedge Funds Rotate Out of U.S. Equities, Tilt Toward Global Industrials Amid Macro Tensions
(HedgeCo.Net) A pronounced shift is underway in hedge fund positioning: many funds are scaling back U.S. equity exposure while increasing allocations to global industrial sectors. According to recent data from Goldman Sachs, hedge funds now hold more short than long […]