By Hedge Fund Insight staff In a recent report Verus, the investment consultant created out of the combination of Wurts and Strategic Investment Solutions, was constructive on the outlook for three out of five hedge fund strategies. The consultant gave forward-looking views across the broad hedge fund investment strategies as shown in the table below. […] Read more »
Dull YTD Returns for Most Hedge Fund Strategies – Distressed Funds Lag
From Eurekahedge Hedge funds continued their recovery in Q4 with the Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index up 0.88%1 in November while the MSCI World Index2 grew by 0.38% during the month. On a year-to-date basis, hedge funds are up 2.58% while underlying markets as represented by the MSCI World have gained 1.78%. November was dominated […] Read more »
Event Driven Down for Year as Hedge Funds Lose for Third Month
From Eurekahedge Pte of Singapore Hedge funds posted their third consecutive month of losses with the Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index down 1.75%1in August while the MSCI World Index2lost 6.66% during the month as fears over China’s economic outlook intensified with global equity markets seeing broad based declines. Despite the setback, hedge funds have outperformed […] Read more »
European Hedge Fund Returns Closer to Asian Hedge Funds by End July
From Eurekahedge Hedge funds up 0.38% after bouncing back from previous month’s losses Hedge funds started the second half of 2015 on a positive note with the Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index up 0.38%1in July while the MSCI World Index2gained 1.34% during the month. Market sentiment improved as the impasse in Greek debt negotiations was […] Read more »
Hedge funds attract US$20 billion in 1Q 2013
From Eurekahedge Hedge funds posted positive returns in March amid mixed returns in global markets. The Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was up 0.71% during the month, while the MSCI World Index gained 1.76% in March. Key highlights for March 2013: Early reports indicate positive asset flows to hedge funds in March; 1Q 2013 witnessed positive […] Read more »