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Hedge funds utilize pooled capital and sophisticated trading strategies, such as short selling and leverage, to manage market risk and pursue returns across varying economic cycles. These investment ...

The global hedge fund industry has surged past the $5 trillion asset mark, a milestone reflecting not only strong performance but also an evolution in how hedge funds position themselves in investment ...

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Equity long/short hedge funds triumphed in 2025, with healthcare-focused managers the standout performers. But industry data provider PivotalPath warns of continued correlation between hedge funds and ...

The hedge fund industry experiences meaningful asset rotation each year as investors rebalance based on relative performance and evolving strategy preferences. Both managers and investors can benefit ...

Hedge funds landed their biggest annual gain in 16 years, with equity strategies and thematic macroeconomic funds leading the charge. Healthcare, energy and commodities markets offered fertile ...

For many advisors, the question is not whether to use hedge funds, but which of the largest hedge funds belong in client portfolios. The biggest firms now manage roughly $5 trillion in assets, giving ...

Hedge funds that focus on picking stocks have had a fantastic start to the year. So-called long-short equity hedge funds returned around 6.7% for the year to 14 April, before the rally in equity ...