Tag Archives: hedge funds
Talent Exodus at Citadel LLC Highlights Intensifying Hedge-Fund Recruitment War
(HedgeCo.Net) The hedge-fund industry’s “talent war” is intensifying, with Citadel LLC — led by Ken Griffin and managing about USD 69 billion in AUM — experiencing a stream of high-profile departures in its business development (BD) and trading teams. Business Insider […]
Equity Hedge Fund High Ground Investment Management Posts 30 % Return Year-to-Date
(HedgeCo.Net) London-based equity long-short hedge fund High Ground Investment Management, founded by former partner of TCI Fund Management, Edgar Allen, has delivered an exceptional year-to-date return of approximately 30 % in 2025 — significantly outperforming the broader hedge-fund industry. FNLondon High […]
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 […]
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, […]
Bain Capital’s Strategic Entry into Hedge-Fund Infrastructure
(HedgeCo.Net) In a notable move for the alternative-asset industry, Bain Capital has acquired a minority stake in Canadian managed-accounts provider Innocap, signalling that hedge-fund investors are increasingly pivoting toward separately-managed accounts (SMAs) over traditional commingled fund structures. Bloomberg What happened Bain […]
AI & Human Hybridisation: Quant Firms Expand Human Teams, While Discretionary Firms Lean into AI
(HedgeCo.Net) The investment world of hedge funds is undergoing an interesting convergence: quant firms are hiring more human stock-pickers, while discretionary firms are leaning more into artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning. Business Insider+1 Highlights: Firms like Qube Research & Technologies, […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
S&P Global Buys With Intelligence for $1.8 B, Expanding Its Reach
(HedgeCo.Net) S&P Global has agreed to acquire private-markets data specialist With Intelligence for $1.8 billion in cash, marking one of its largest technology and analytics deals to date. The London-based company provides research, data, and workflow tools to more than 3,000 clients […]
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 […]
Star Trader Departs LMR After Mortgage Bond Bet Backfires
(HedgeCo.Net) LMR Partners, a $12.8 billion multistrategy hedge fund, has lost one of its marquee traders, Andrew Berger, following a painful reversal in a mortgage-backed securities (MBS) trade. Business InsiderBerger, who helmed a profitable mortgage desk at LMR, had generated nearly $250 […]