Category Archives: HedgeCo Networks Press Releases
The Blurring Lines Between Traditional and Alternative Asset Management
(HedgeCo.Net) A compelling trend gaining traction in 2025 is the “great convergence” between traditional asset management and alternative investments. A recent report by McKinsey & Company describes how the boundaries separating public-market funds (stocks, bonds) from alternative strategies (private credit, […]
“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 […]
Regulation Opens the Door for Alternatives in 401(k) Plans
(HedgeCo.Net) A potentially transformative regulatory shift is impacting how alternative investments may be included in retirement-savings vehicles. On August 7, 2025, an executive order was issued directing expanded access to private equity and other alternative investments for 401(k) plans and […]
Private Markets Poised for Growth despite Fundraising Hurdles
(HedgeCo.Net) Despite some headwinds, the private markets sector remains a focal point for capital and strategic planning. According to the latest annual survey by McKinsey, the global private markets industry is “braced for shifting weather” but remains resilient and evolving. McKinsey […]
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 Slash Exposure to Energy and Banks amid Market Sell-Off
(HedgeCo.Net) Hedge funds have pulled back sharply from energy and bank stocks in recent trading, executing one of the largest equity sell-offs in over six months, according to client notes from major prime brokers. Reuters+1 Key takeaways: Funds sold energy shares […]
Young Investors Are Driving Alternative-Asset Demand
(HedgeCo.Net) A generational shift is influencing which asset classes are gaining traction: younger wealth-holders (Millennials and Gen Z) are increasingly allocating into alternative assets rather than traditional 60/40 stock-bond portfolios. According to a recent survey reported by Bloomberg, younger investors […]
Jana Partners Teams With Travis Kelce in $200 M Stake in Six Flags
(HedgeCo.Net) The activist hedge fund Jana?Partners, together with NFL star Travis?Kelce and other investors, have amassed a combined ~9% stake (? $200 million in U.S. theme?park operator Six?Flags?Entertainment?Corporation. TradingView The development signals the ongoing appeal of “consumer + entertainment” assets to hedge-fund activists. While […]
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 […]
Hedge Funds Flocking to Middle East as Hub Expands
(HedgeCo.Net) A notable trend in the hedge fund world is the rapid expansion of activity in the Middle East, particularly in the United Arab Emirates. The CME?Group recently opened a new office in Dubai’s financial centre, signalling strong institutional interest. FNLondon […]