Liquid Alternatives News

Vantage Point Asset Management is increasing its stakes in Japanese equities and the US dollar, anticipating that a Donald Trump victory in the upcoming US presidential election will boost global growth and keep inflation elevated, according to a report by Bloomberg.

Hedge funds turned bearish on the yen in the week leading up to Japan’s snap general election, as the ruling Liberal Democratic Party failed to secure a majority, potentially amplifying currency risks, according to a report by Bloomberg.

Hedge funds, asset managers, and other speculators moved into bullish dollar positions in the week ending 22 October, holding around $9.2bn in long dollar bets, according to data from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission compiled by Bloomberg.

Multi-strategy hedge fund major Millennium Management is exploring the launch of its first new fund since the company launched over three decades ago, to focus on investments in less liquid assets including private credit, according to a report by the Financial Times.

Fidelity Prime Services has formed a strategic partnership with independent fund administrator Stone Coast Fund Services, to provide an all-inclusive hedge fund solution, combining prime brokerage, fund administration, and advanced fintech services.

Hedge fund capital rose to a fourth consecutive quarterly record as the combination of election and geopolitical risks, which have dominated financial market performance throughout 2024, accelerated into Q4, according to data from HFR.

Bridgewater Associates, one of the world’s largest hedge funds, has identified the independence of the US Federal Reserve as a critical concern in the upcoming presidential election, according to a report by Reuters citing a recent Bridgewater client commentary.

Izzy Englander’s Millennium Management has decided to stick to its original $10bn fundraising goal for new hedge fund capital, despite attracting twice that level of investor interest, according to a report by Bloomberg.

Hedge funds are taking significant short positions against clean energy and green technology, a trend that could be more detrimental to the green transition than political opposition to “woke” capitalism, according to a report by Bloomberg.

Global hedge funds are showing a notable preference for stocks likely to benefit from a potential win by Republican US presidential candidate Donald Trump, according to a report by Reuters citing recent analysis by JPMorgan.

Asia-based hedge funds surged ahead of their global counterparts in the first three quarters of the year, buoyed by a strong rally in Chinese stocks last month, marking a reversal of three years of underperformance for the region’s funds, according to a report by Bloomberg.

More than half of the Hong Kong-licensed employees who have left Segantii Capital Management since May have landed new roles at rival hedge funds including Jain Global and Qube Research & Technologies, as the firm grapples with insider trading allegations, according to a report by Bloomberg.

Der bankeigene Hedgefonds UBS O’Connor hat eine Short-Position beim US-Elektroautohersteller aufgebaut. Schon im IPO-Prozess hat der Investor Kasse gemacht – mit einer umstrittenen Strategie.

Citadel employees have significantly increased their investment in the firm’s $45bn flagship hedge fund over the past four years, driven by strong returns and compensation lockups tied to performance, according to a report by Bloomberg.