Global macro
Investable indexes: July 2012 returns
Hedge fund strategies performed mostly positively during July. CTAs were one of the strongest performers, benefiting from the US drought and rising energy prices. Only a few strategies had declines.
Magnitude US Partners: Magnitude Capital
Americas Awards 2012
All Weather Strategy: Bridgewater Associates
Americas Awards 2012
Titan Masters International Fund (TMIF): Titan Advisors
Americas Awards 2012
Investable indexes: June 2012 returns
All hedge fund indexes had declines in June, although performance across sub-strategies was mixed. CTA/managed futures funds fared particularly badly. Equity long/short funds had a better month.
Hedge fund strategies continue losses in May as market environment detrioriates
Hedge funds experienced losses across almost all strategies during May as markets fell and risk aversion worsened. A few refused to follow suit, however, and had good performance and positive inflows.
Investable indexes: May 2012 returns
Hedge fund performance took a hit in May as uncertainty over the eurozone continued to impact investor sentiment. CTAs took advantage of the trends created and ended the month in positive territory.
CCP Quantitative Fund: Cantab Capital Partners
12th European Single Manager Awards 2012
Parworld Alpha Derivatives Fund: Theam (BNP Paribas Investment Partners Lux)
12th European Single Manager Awards 2012
MaxQ Fund: North Asset Management
12th European Single Manager Awards 2012
Hedge funds are positioned for more eurozone chaos
Opportunity in turmoil
Hedge fund investors get creative with tail hedges
Taming the tails
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
HSBC Next Generation Fund: HSBC Alternative Investment
Moving into the unknown
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.
Customised mandates have transformational impact on Gsam hedge fund group
Adapting to a changing world