Liquid Alternatives / Trends
Hedge funds up energy stock shorts at fastest pace in five years
Hedge funds have been offloading US energy stocks at the fastest rate seen in five years marking the sector as the most heavily sold on Goldman Sachs’ prime brokerage trading desk last week, according to a report by Reuters.
Quant hedge funds caught in short squeeze following China share surge and trading glitch
Several quantitative hedge funds in China faced significant setbacks on Friday as the country’s equities experienced their biggest rally in years, with a technical glitch at the Shanghai Stock Exchange exacerbating their problems, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Glenview wants operational improvements at CVS Health
Glenview Capital Management, the $2.5bn healthcare-focused hedge fund founded by Larry Robbins, is set to meet with senior executives of CVS Health on Monday to suggest strategies for improving the company’s operations, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal.
AI to AI: Artificial Intelligence to Accelerate Infrastructure
As Ireland gears up for Budget 2025, the spotlight turns to Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a transformative force in accelerating infrastructure development.
Neue ETFs der Woche
Sechs ETFs und ETNs sind in dieser Woche in den Handel auf Xetra und an der Börse Frankfurt gekommen.
Absolute Return vs. Total Return Fonds: Was ist der Unterschied?
Die Hauptunterschiede zwischen Absolute Return und Total Return Fonds liegen in ihren Zielen, Strategien und Auswirkungen auf die Performance eines Portfolios und bieten unterschiedliche Ansätze für die Anlageverwaltung.
Capricorn offers Dubai regulatory fast-track for hedge fund managers
Capricorn Fund Managers (Capricorn), a London based regulatory hosting provider, has launched a new regulatory hosting platform in Dubai that will offer hedge funds and other investment managers a fast-track to setting up operations in the emirate.
So beeinflussen ETF-Optionen den Bitcoin-Kurs
Mit den neuen Derivaten könnte auch die einstige Volatilität Bitcoins zurückkehren. Einige Analysten sprechen von ungedeckeltem “Aufwärtspotenzial”.
Leerverkäufer veröffentlicht Bericht gegen Münchner Private-Markets-Unternehmen
Das Private-Equity-Haus hat in einer Stellungnahme die Vorwürfe von sich gewiesen. Der Leerverkäufer Gotham City Research hat einen Bericht über den in München ansässigen Private-Markets-Anbieter Mutares veröffentlicht. Nach der Veröffentlichung fiel der Kurs der Aktie zeitweise um bis zu 27%.
Das waren die zehn wichtigsten Krypto-News im September
Commerzbank, Siemens, Bitpanda und ein neuer Sandner-Nachfolger in Frankfurt: Diese und weitere Neuigkeiten beschäftigen die Krypto-Welt zurzeit. Wir fassen sie für Euch zusammen.
China-focused hedge fund gains boosted by stimulus measures
Hedge funds investing in Chinese stocks saw a surge in performance this week, following the announcement of China’s largest economic stimulus package since the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, according to a report by Reuters citing a Goldman Sachs note.
Elliott adds to South Florida investments with $450m office tower acquisition
Paul Singer’s Elliott Investment Management is set to purchase the 701 Brickell office tower in Miami for approximately $450m, adding to the hedge fund firm’s growing portfolio of investments in South Florida, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Elliott eyes special shareholder meeting in bid to oust Southwest CEO
Activist investor Elliott Investment Management has intensified its campaign against Southwest Airlines , announcing plans to call a special shareholder meeting as early as next week in a push for significant leadership change at the airline, including the removal of Chief Executive Officer Bob Jordan, according to a report by Reuters.
Digital assets funds see second consecutive week of inflows
Digital asset investment products experienced a second consecutive week of inflows last week, totalling $321m, as the US Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 50bp, according to the latest Digital Assets Fund Flows Weekly Report from CoinShares.
Hedge funds boost Hong Kong stock rally
Hedge funds and long-term investors surged into Hong Kong stocks on Tuesday, following the announcement of a broad stimulus package as China looks to revive its ailing economy, according to a report by ZAWYA citing a note from the prime brokerage division at Goldman Sachs.




