Liquid Alternatives / Trends
Arrowpoint secures Dubai regulatory approval
Arrowpoint Investment Partners, the hedge fund founded by former Goldman Sachs managing director Jonathan Xiong, has received regulatory approval to operate in Dubai, as the Middle East continues to draw global hedge fund mangers, according to a report by Financial News London. 09.01.2026
Ranked: The World’s Top Silver Producers
Mexico leads global silver production despite holding just 6% of the world’s known reserves. The Silver Institute projected that the silver market would end in a deficit for the fifth consecutive year in 2025, with the cumulative deficit reaching almost 820 million ounces. To a report by
Gold- und Silberrally im Stresstest: Milliardenverkäufe durch Indexanpassung
Der starke Preisanstieg von Gold und Silber im Jahr 2025 wird zu Beginn von 2026 erstmals auf die Probe gestellt. Analysten schätzen, dass die jährlichen Anpassungen großer Rohstoffindizes zu Edelmetallverkäufen im zweistelligen Milliardenbereich führen. Nach einem Report von Thiam. 09.01.2026
Mapped: Global Inflation by Country in 2025
Global inflation averaged 4.2% in 2025, with many countries showing resilience in the face of historic U.S. tariffs. In the U.S., inflation declined from 3% in 2024 to 2.7% in 2025. Inflation was highest in Venezuela, at 269.9% for the year. To a report by visualcapitalist. 07.01.2026
Hedge funds post strongest annual gains since 2009, says HFR
Hedge fund performance strengthened sharply in December, capping the industry’s strongest calendar year since 2009, as managers successfully navigated evolving risks across macroeconomic, energy, technology and geopolitical markets, according to HFR. To report by hegeweek. 09.01.2026
Hedge fund Altana surges on early Venezuela debt bets
London-based hedge fund Altana Wealth has kicked off 2026 with strong performance, with the Altana Credit Opportunities Fund posting estimated gains of 30% in the first trading days of the year on the back of bets on Venezuela’s debt, according to a report by Bloomberg. 07.01.2026
Pershing Square, High Ground lead strong finish for equity hedge funds in 2025
Equity-focused hedge funds ended 2025 on a strong note, with several high-profile managers delivering double-digit gains as global equity markets pushed higher despite episodes of tariff-driven volatility, according to a report by Financial News London. To a report by hedgeweek. 07.01.2026
Hedge funds wage multi-billion-dollar talent war
The $5tn hedge fund sector is increasingly defined not by headline trades or fund launches, but by the fierce competition among the biggest firms to hire and retain top portfolio managers, according to a report by Business insider. To a report by hedgeweek. 07.01.2026
M&A-Absage: Reinke sieht keine Fusionen unter deutschen Fondsriesen
Union-Investment-Chef Reinke erwartet keine Fusion unter deutschen Top-Asset-Managern. Größe sei nicht entscheidend für den Erfolg, sagt er in einem Interview. Nach einem Report von DAS INVESTMENT. 07.01.2026
Gold glänzt, Öl gähnt: Die Marktreaktion auf Maduros Sturz
Die Festnahme des venezolanischen Präsidenten durch US-Streitkräfte löst an den Kapitalmärkten eine eher gespaltene Reaktion aus: Während Edelmetalle auf Rekordjagd gehen, zeigen sich die Ölpreise unbeeindruckt. Doch die scheinbare Ruhe könnte trügen. Bach einem Report von dpn. 07.01.2026
Hedge funds reap gains as Venezuelan bonds surge amid political upheaval
Hedge funds holding Venezuelan sovereign and state oil company debt – including Broad Reach and Winterbrook Capital – have recorded sharp gains after the country’s defaulted bonds surged following the US-led apprehension of President Nicolás Maduro, according to a report by the Financial Times. 06.01.2026
Andurand fund cuts 2025 losses to 40% on metals rally
Pierre Andurand’s Andurand Commodities Discretionary Enhanced hedge fund pared a mid-year loss of around 60% to finish 2025 down 40%, driven by bullish positions in copper, silver, gold, tin, and carbon permits, according to a report by Bloomberg. 06.01.2026
Who Has the World’s Oil, and Who Can Actually Produce It
Venezuela holds the world’s largest proven oil reserves, giving it the highest reserves-to-production ratio by far. The U.S. produces oil at almost twice the rate of major competitors Russia and Saudi Arabia, thanks to its booming shale industry. To a report by visualcapitalist. 06.01.2026
Journalism-driven hedge fund Hunterbrook delivers 23% gain as long positions pay off
Hunterbrook Capital, the journalism-powered hedge fund launched less than two years ago, generated a 23% net return in the first nine months of 2025, outperforming both hedge fund benchmarks and broader equity markets as its strategy evolved beyond short selling, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal. 06.01.2026
Start-ups im Defence-Tech-Sektor: Finanzierungslücken und die Rolle von Growth Debt
Die sicherheitspolitische Lage hat den Verteidigungs- und Technologiesektor in Europa ins Zentrum strategischer Investitionen gerückt. Innovationen in Bereichen wie Sensorik, Cyberabwehr oder KI sind entscheidend für die technologische Souveränität. Nach einem Report des Handelsblatt. 05.01.2026
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