Category Archives: Hedge Fund Technology
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’ Exposure to AI-Related Tech Reaches Highest Level Since 2016
A structural trend is gaining momentum across the hedge-fund industry: funds are ramping up exposure to artificial-intelligence (AI)-related tech hardware and semiconductors — reaching the highest levels since such data began being tracked in 2016. Reuters+1 According to a recent note […]
Volatility Boosts Interest in Hedge Funds
(HedgeCo.Net) Macro-economic instability and geopolitical uncertainty are driving renewed interest from large asset-owners in hedge funds. An article from Investment Magazine Australia reports that increased volatility is prompting pension funds and sovereign wealth funds to revisit hedge-fund allocations. Investment MagazineKey observations: Institutional investors […]
Major Hedge Fund Posts Strong October, Signals Inflows & Resilience
(HedgeCo.Net) A strong performance from a leading hedge-fund house highlights positive momentum in the industry: Citadel LLC’s flagship fund gained 1.8 % in October 2025, bringing its year-to-date return to 6.8 %. Meanwhile, its Global Equities fund rose 2.3 % […]
Hedge Funds Target the Yen
(HedgeCo.Net) One theme emerging in hedge fund portfolios is a bold bet on the Japanese yen. According to a Bloomberg article dated October 31, 2025, hedge funds are positioning for the yen to weaken to as low as ¥160 per […]
Investor Type Trends: Institutions Lead, Retail Grows
(HedgeCo.Net) While liquid alternatives are becoming more accessible, institutional investors still lead the way in allocations — but the gap is narrowing. For example, in the first half of 2025 more than 49.5 % of net inflows to liquid alternatives were from […]
Seeding New Hedge Funds: Big Backers, Big Bets
(HedgeCo.Net) The hedge-fund ecosystem is also seeing increased activity at the start-up end — with major investors seeding new funds and backing emerging managers. One recent high-profile example: Blackstone Group committed US$250 million to seed Covara Capital, a credit-long/short hedge […]
AI and Digital-Transformation Ramp-Up at Hedge Funds
(HedgeCo.Net) Technological change continues to accelerate in the hedge-fund sector: a global hedge fund has selected Behavox’s “Pathfinder Policy Manager” for enterprise-wide deployment, marking another step in the digital and AI transition of alternatives firms. Silicon Canals What’s going on Behavox, […]
Trend-Following Hedge Funds Falter as Macro & Discretionary Strategies Pull Ahead
(HedgeCo.Net) A clear performance divide has emerged in 2025 between funds relying on algorithmic trend-following systems and those using discretionary macro and stock-picking strategies. Funds that chase market trends mechanically are under pressure. For example, systematic funds were reported as […]
Hedge Funds Pour Back into Hong Kong IPO Market
(HedgeCo.Net) Hedge funds are re-entering the Hong Kong initial public offering (IPO) market in force. According to the Financial Times, hedge funds accounted for roughly 14% of IPO cornerstone investment in Hong Kong in recent listings — a level just below the […]
“Diversification” Gets a Next-Level Upgrade via Alternatives
(HedgeCo.Net) As investment markets become more dynamic and uncertain, the classic 60/40 (stocks/bonds) portfolio is being questioned—and alternatives are stepping into the diversification breach. A recent commentary from UBS states that “building portfolios for opportunity and resilience can be enhanced […]