Event-driven investing
Hedge fund performance for March fails to hold on to start of year momentum
Hedge funds were flat to slightly negative in March. CTA/managed futures and macro hedge funds had the worst returns for the month, while relative value and fixed income had better performances.
Investable indexes: March 2012 returns
Hedge funds have mixed performance in March after starting the year on an upward trend. Most strategies had marginal moves up or down. The only combined index to increase was Dow Jones/Credit Suisse.
Asia-based hedge funds expect strong AUM growth in 2012 as numbers increase
Asian tigers ready to leap
Investable indexes: February 2012 returns
The continuing market rally benefited hedge funds during February. Nearly all strategies had positive returns with equity-based strategies in particular taking advantage of strong markets.
Hedge funds have second month of good returns led by equity-focused strategies
Market commentary: February 2012
Sponsored statement: SEI Investment Manager Services
Shifting hedge fund landscape: Where institutions put fund managers to the test
Hedge funds begin 2012 with gains across strategies and regions
All hedge fund strategies had gains in January, reports Eurekahedge. As markets rallied, macro hedge funds had a record month and CTAs/managed futures funds also had a strong start to the year.
Investable indexes: January 2012 returns
Hedge funds started 2012 on a strong note, with gains across nearly all strategies as equity markets rallied, US economic data was positive and fears for the future of the eurozone were allayed.
Customised mandates have transformational impact on Gsam hedge fund group
Adapting to a changing world
Whitebox Multi-Strategy Fund: Whitebox Advisors
Asking the right questions
Sothic Capital European Opportunities Fund: Sothic Capital Management
Distressing opportunities
Poor performance for hedge fund strategies in 2011 as assets under management increase
Despite lacklustre performance across many strategies, hedge funds had good inflows, ending 2011 with total AUM of $1.71 trillion. Fixed income was the best performer and equity long/short the worst.
M&A lull poses challenge for event driven equity funds
Running short on deals
Investable indexes: November 2011 returns
Hedge fund performance fell during November as many strategies were hit by unfavourable market conditions, caused by the continuing eurozone sovereign debt woes.
Hedge funds record modest losses in November but outflows knock billions off industry
Hedge funds had marginal losses in November as the investment environment stayed tough, while performance-based losses and outflows wiped $10 billion off the size of the industry, reports Eurekahedge.
Hedge funds benefit from market rallies and increased risk appetite
Hedge funds gained 1.88% in October as better-than-expected US economic data and a near resolution to the eurozone crisis boosted the markets.
Investable indexes: October 2011 returns
Equity markets rebounded in October as the eurozone crisis looked near to a resolution. This benefited hedge fund indexes, however, the rally was short-lived.
Gottex Absolute Return (Ucits) Fund: Gottex Fund Management
Tenth European Fund of Hedge Funds Awards 2011
Cube Global Multi-Strategy Fund: Cube Capital
Tenth European Fund of Hedge Funds Awards 2011
Aberdeen Orbita Global Opportunities: Aberdeen Asset Management
Tenth European Fund of Hedge Funds Awards 2011
Gems Recovery Portfolio: Gems Management
Tenth European Fund of Hedge Funds Awards 2011
Cheyne European Event Driven Fund: Cheyne Capital Management (UK)
Volatility offers opportunities
Hedge fund strategies continue to take pounding from volatile markets
Septebmber index returns