Liquid Alternatives / Trends
Hedge funds cut energy and bank exposure amid global selloff
Hedge funds slashed equity exposure last week in their largest sell off in more than six months, exiting energy and financial stocks as volatility spiked across global markets, according to a report by Reuters citing prime brokerage data from Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan. To a report by Hedgeweek. 21.10.2025
Brazil hedge funds outperform as bullish local bets deliver
Brazilian hedge funds, including Verde Asset Management, are extending their winning streak, with managers doubling down on bullish trades across local assets as easing inflation and rate-cut expectations fuel optimism, according to a report by Bloomberg. 21.10.2025
Hedge fund Enko Capital raises $100m for Africa private credit fund
Africa-focused hedge fund Enko Capital has raised $100m for its private credit strategy targeting mid-sized companies across the continent. The fund is aiming a $150m final close with a hard cap of $200m, according to a report by Bloomberg. 20.10.2025
UK pension funds lift private markets allocations but remain below government targets
UK pension funds have increased allocations to private markets, though levels still trail the ambitions set by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, according to a report by Bloomberg citing data from the Association of British Insurers. 20.10.2025
Man Group shares climb to six-month high
Shares in Man Group surged to a six-month high in trading in London on Friday after the world’s largest listed hedge fund manager reported a 22% rise in assets under management to a record $213.9bn, according to a report by Reuters. 20.10.2025
Viking Global’s ‘VikingGPT’ boosts ideas generation
Hedge fund heavyweight Viking Global Investors has ramped up its use of artificial intelligence across its $53bn platform, with its in-house chatbot “VikingGPT 2.0” now fielding up to three trader and analyst queries per minute, according to a report by Bloomberg. 20.10.2025
Familienvermögen im Wandel – Warum Deutschlands reichste Clans ihre Verwalter austauschen
Die Ära der diskreten Family-Offices steht vor einem Umbruch. Sinkende Renditen, wachsender Konkurrenzdruck und schwindende Unabhängigkeit zwingen selbst die Vermögenshüter der Superreichen zum Kurswechsel. Nach einem Report der Investment Week. 18.10.2025
Kryptofonds stapeln sich – USA bleibt blockiert
Obwohl die US-Regierung seit Wochen komplett stillsteht, werden weiterhin neue börsengehandelte Fonds (ETFs) für Kryptowährungen beantragt. Allein in der vergangenen Woche reichten große Unternehmen wie VanEck, ARK Invest und 21Shares mindestens fünf neue Anträge bei der US-Börsenaufsicht SEC ein. Doch durch die politische Blockade in Washington steht die Genehmigung dieser Fonds vorerst still. Nach einem […]
China’s Digital Titans by Market Value (2014–2025)
Analysis: Tencent & Alibaba remain the anchors, but their dominance is no longer absolute. PDD’s meteoric rise reflects the power of social commerce and aggressive expansion. Meituan’s growth highlights the strength of local services and super‑app ecosystems. Baidu’s decline underscores the risks of over‑reliance on search as the market shifts to mobile, AI, and services. […]
Elliott eyes $7bn for new drawdown war chest
Elliott Investment Management, the $76bn multi-strategy hedge fund led by billionaire Paul Singer, is raising up to $7bn in a new drawdown vehicle, underscoring the firm’s readiness to deploy capital across opportunistic trades, according to a report by Bloomberg. 17.10.2025
Ranked: The World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2025
Forbes ranked the world’s most innovative companies, putting together a list that spans a wide range of industries. They named ServiceNow, a software company specializing in digital workflow automation, as the most innovative company of 2025. To a report by visualcapitalist. 17.10.2025
Elliott eyes Citgo overhaul as auction nears endgame
Activist hedge fund Elliott Investment Management is positioning itself for another major restructuring play, this time targeting Citgo Petroleum, as the long-running court-ordered auction of the Venezuela-owned refiner nears its conclusion, according to a report by Reuters. 17.10.2025
Hedge fund-style funds set to transform $900bn Indian mutual fund market
India’s mutual fund industry is on the cusp of a major shift, as hedge fund-style strategies become available to a broader investor base following the launch of Specialised Investment Funds (SIFs) by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) earlier this year. To a reporter by Hedgeweek. 16.10.2025
Das sind die zehn teuersten Seegrundstücke Deutschlands
Luxus am Wasser: Das sind die zehn teuersten Wohnhäuser mit Seeblick. Die exklusiven Villen und Landhäuser bieten teilweise direkten Wasserzugang und erzielen Spitzenpreise von mehreren Millionen Euro. Nach einem Report von Thiam. 17.10.2025
Britische Finanzaufsicht möchte Fonds auf die Blockchain hieven
Die britische Finanzaufsicht will die Tokenisierung von Fonds fördern. Die FCA verspricht sich davon auch einen effizienteren und kostengünstigeren Handel mit Fondsanteilen – und damit Standortvorteile für die heimische Fondsbranche. Nach einem Report von Fonds professionell. 16.10.2025
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