Redwood Capital Management, an opportunistic credit-focused hedge fund with $9.4bn in assets under management, is preparing to raise $2.25bn for a new distressed debt drawdown fund, according to a report by Bloomberg.
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Hedge funds down 0.4% in October, says Citco
Hedge fund performance dipped marginally (-0.4%) in October ending a run of positive returns that stretched back to May, with a number of strategy types experiencing declines, according to the latest Monthly Hedge Fund Update from Citco.
Hedge funds pulling back from ‘Trump trade’ stocks, says Morgan Stanley
US hedge funds have shifted their strategies, becoming net sellers of equities linked to the so-called “Trump trade,” according to a report by Reuters citing recent data released by the prime brokerage division at Morgan Stanley (MS).
Bridgewater teams with State Street to provide ETF access to strategy
Bridgewater Associates, one of the world’s largest hedge funds, is teaming up with State Street Global Advisors (SSGA) to bring its investment strategies to retail investors, marking a significant shift in its approach to the market, according to a report by the Financial Times.
Trump’s tariff policies a cause of concern for Citadel founder Griffin
Billionaire hedge fund manager Ken Griffin has voiced apprehensions about Donald Trump’s approach to tariffs, labelling them a “slippery slope” with potentially harmful long-term consequences for US businesses, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Activist hedge fund ValueAct adds $121m to Meta bet
Activist hedge fund ValueAct Holdings has significantly increased its stake in Meta Platforms, acquiring 211,500 additional shares, worth $121.07m, during the third quarter of 2024, according to the firm’s latest 13F filing.
Hedge funds up bitcoin ETF holdings amid election-driven arbitrage opportunities
Major hedge funds, including Millennium Management, Capula Management, and Tudor Investment, significantly boosted their exposure to US spot bitcoin exchange traded funds (ETFs) in the third quarter, according to a report by Reuters citing securities filings.
Hedge funds bring more bond market benefits than risks, says Italy’s debt chief
Hedge funds are playing an increasingly influential role in Europe’s bond markets, particularly in Italy, where they are seen as providing liquidity and enhancing market efficiency, according to a report by Reuters citing Italy’s debt chief, Davide Iacovoni.
Hedge funds lobby Trump team for SEC rollbacks and tax reforms
The Managed Funds Association (MFA), a leading US lobbying group for hedge funds and private credit firms, has urged President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team to revisit what it calls “harmful” regulations imposed on private funds and to preserve “pro-growth tax policies”, according to a report by Reuters.
Brazil’s Verde made bitcoin play ahead of US election
Verde Asset Management, the Brazilian hedge fund managed by Luis Stuhlberger, made a strategic bet on bitcoin prior to the 5 November US election, capitalising on the cryptocurrency’s rally sparked by President-elect Donald Trump’s return to office, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Hedge fund risk management and regulation concerns on the rise
Hedge funds are boosting spending on risk management as concerns about navigating regulatory challenges increase, according to new global research by Beacon Platform, a cross-asset portfolio analytics and risk management platform for hedge funds.
Hedge funds held most bearish yen positions since August ahead of US election
Hedge funds held their most bearish outlook on the yen since August ahead of last week’s US presidential election, a sign many investors anticipated a Donald Trump victory, according to a report by Bloomberg citing data from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).
Hedge funds shift to bank stocks, exit green energy post-US election, says GS
Following Donald Trump’s US presidential election win, hedge funds have quickly pivoted toward financial stocks while reducing their exposure to companies in the renewable energy sector, according to a report by Reuters.
Globale Hedgefonds mit Einbußen im Oktober
FRANKFURT – Die weltweite Hedgefondsbranche verzeichneten im Oktober im Vorfeld der US-Präsidentschaftswahlen Wertverluste, berichtet Kenneth J. Heinz, Präsident von HFR. Der HFRI Fund Weighted Composite Index sank um -0,7 Prozent, der HFRI Asset Weighted Composite Index um -0,6 Prozent, so die aktuellen Daten von HFR Hedge Fund Research.
Trump market rally nets Rokos almost $1bn single-day profit
Macro trader Chris Rokos captured nearly $1bn in profits during Wednesday’s market rally following Donald Trump’s re-election, marking one of his most lucrative days since founding Rokos Capital Management in 2015, according to a report by Bloomberg.