Category Archives: HedgeCo News
Broader Crypto Market Enters Correction After Early October Surge
(HedgeCo.Net) After a strong early-October rally, the global crypto market has taken a breather. The total market capitalization reportedly fell below $4 trillion, with nine of the top ten coins posting losses on October 14. The Economic Times The drop followed a record […]
“Liquid Alts” Demand Surges Amid Volatile Markets
(HedgeCo.Net). The liquid alternatives market — broadly defined as mutual?funds or ETFs employing hedge-fund-style strategies but with daily liquidity and lower minimums — is experiencing renewed interest from both institutional and retail investors in 2025. According to industry commentators, the […]
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 […]
U.S. Regulatory Freeze Adds to Crypto Market Unease
(HedgeCo.Net) The ongoing U.S. federal government shutdown is adding a fresh layer of uncertainty to crypto regulation — and that has rippling effects across the market. According to an update, several agencies including the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and […]
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 […]