Liquid Alternatives / Trends
Millennium merges senior traders Caron and Negre under new Alpina brand
Millennium Management has combined the trading operations of Senior Portfolio Managers Nicolas Caron and Pierre Negre, creating a new internal brand, “Alpina,” as the $78bn multi-strategy hedge fund steps up efforts to retain top talent, according to a report by Bloomberg. 08.09.2025
Hedge funds ramp up bullish crude positions amid tight US supply
Hedge funds have significantly increased bullish wagers on oil, marking the largest surge since June, as signs of tight US inventories and ongoing geopolitical risks drove market sentiment, according to a report by Business Times citing data from ICE Futures Europe and the CFTC. To a Report by Hedgeweek. 08.09.2025
AQR loses $4.7bn Dutch pension mandate as PFZW tightens ESG focus
AQR Capital Management has lost a €4bn ($4.7bn) mandate with Dutch pension fund PFZW, after the €250bn asset owner cut ties with several external managers over concerns about their commitment to sustainability, according to a report by Bloomberg. 05.08.2025
Where the World’s Ocean Plastic Waste Comes From
Key Takeaways Five countries account for the vast majority of cumulative plastic waste that escapes and washes up on other countries’ beaches. Seven of the top 10 countries on the list are in Asia. To a Report by Visual Capitalist. 06.09.2025
Orthogonal Thinker launches tokenised hedge fund
Hawai’i-based holding company Orthogonal Thinker has announced plans to launch a tokenised hedge fund, alongside the continued expansion of its artificial intelligence-powered LIF3 ecosystem and broader digital asset initiatives. To a Report by Hedgeewek. 05.092.2025
Resona Bank verstärkt Unterstützung für Startups in Japan
TOKYO / LONDON (IT BOLTWISE) – Resona Bank plant eine erhebliche Ausweitung ihrer finanziellen Unterstützung für Startups in Japan. Bis März 2029 soll die kumulierte Unterstützung auf 100 Milliarden Yen ansteigen, um die Innovationskraft der japanischen Wirtschaft zu stärken. 05.09.2025
Krypto News: Rallye oder Korrektur? Das sagt der Markt
In dieser Woche zeigt sich der Kryptomarkt überwiegend seitwärts orientiert. Bitcoin notiert rund 2 Prozent schwächer, Ethereum verliert etwa 3 Prozent. Dennoch konnten sich einzelne Kryptowährungen zeitweise von der allgemeinen Entwicklung absetzen. Insgesamt fehlt es jedoch aktuell an Dynamik, um einen klaren Ausbruch einzuleiten. Entsprechend stellt sich die zentrale Frage vieler Anleger, ob eine weitere […]
Bridgewater funds sees surging demand in China
Bridgewater Associates is experiencing a surge of interest in China, with wealthy investors pouring billions into its hedge funds, often facing limited allocations or waitlists to access the products, according to a report by Bloomberg. To a Report by Hedgeweek. 04.09.2025
Mexico poised to accelerate hedge fund regulations
Mexico is expected to move swiftly on new hedge fund regulations following the appointment of two senior financial officials, Maria del Carmen Bonilla as deputy finance minister and Angel Cabrera as head of the National Banking Commission, according to a report by Bloomberg. To a Report by Hedgeweek. 04.09.2025
The Awkward Problem with Managed Futures ETFs
In both 2024 and 2025 (through July), managed futures ETFs materially outperformed more expensive hedge funds and mutual funds. Cumulatively over the past 19 months, the average ETF has outperformed hedge fund and mutual fund peers by a rather staggering 730 bps and 900 bps, respectively. Through a different lens, 85% of ETFs outperformed in […]
A Trend Following Deep Dive: The Dynamics of Dispersion
What drives performance dispersion among trend followers? To a report by Man. 03.09.2025
Elliott Management launches activist campaign at PepsiCo after building $4bn stake
Elliott Management has disclosed a $4bn stake in PepsiCo, marking one of the activist hedge fund’s largest positions to date, as it pushes for a shake-up at the global drinks and snacks group to reverse a sharp share price decline, according to a report by the Financial Times. 03.09.2025
Ex-TCI partner’s High Ground fund surges 25% YTD
Former TCI partner Edgar Allen has delivered strong returns from his London-based hedge fund, with High Ground Investment Management up 5% in August, bringing year-to-date gains to 25.4%, according to a report by Financial News. 03.09.2025
Citadel, ExodusPoint and Boothbay post August gains as multi-strats ride equity rally
Leading multi-strategy hedge funds, including Citadel and ExodusPoint delivered positive performance in August, buoyed by steady gains in global equity markets, though results varied across firms, according to a report by Business Insider. 03.09.2025
Der Markt wird nicht durch sinkende Leitzinsen stimuliert werden
Auf dem Immobilienfinanzierungsmarkt zeichnet sich vorsichtiger Optimismus ab. Gleichzeig bleiben Investoren zurückhaltend. Auf Impulse durch die EZB sollte die Immobilienbranche aber nicht warten. Nach einem Report von bf direkt. 03.09.2025
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