Liquid Alternatives / Trends
Hedge funds renew legal challenge over Argentina GDP-linked warrants
Aurelius Capital Management and a group of several other hedge funds have revived a legal dispute with Argentina, renewing claims for payments linked to the country’s economic performance, according to a report by Bloomberg. 16.01.2026
Monatliches Energiemarkt-Update: Wetterrisiken und geopolitische Entwicklungen prägen weiterhin die europäischen Energiemärkte
Eine Analyse der europäischen Großhandelsenergiepreise zwischen 2024 und 2025 zeigt, dass der allgemeine Abwärtstrend der letzten Jahre einer gemischteren und volatileren Entwicklung gewichen ist, da wetterbedingte Faktoren und geopolitische Entwicklungen zu entscheidenden Markttreibern geworden sind. Nach einem Report von pv-magazine. 16.01.2026
Künstliche Intelligenz und Ethik – Wenn KI-Chatbots bösartig werden
Das Fine-Tuning von KI-Modellen mit problematischen Zahlenreihen kann zu unerwartetem Fehlverhalten führen. Experten warnen vor den Risiken und fordern mehr Forschung. Nach einem Report der Tagesschau. 16.01.2026
High start-up costs weigh on Jain Global’s returns
Jain Global, Bobby Jain’s multi-strategy hedge fund, generated strong trading profits last year, but heavy start-up costs significantly reduced returns for investors, highlighting the financial pressures facing new entrants to the sector, according to a report by Bloomberg. 16.01.2026
Balyasny Asia revenue surges 82%
Balyasny Asset Management posted record revenue growth in Asia last year, with regional revenues jumping 82% year-on-year as the global multi-strategy hedge fund continues to expand its footprint across the region, according to a report by Bloomberg. 16.01.2026
The end of the easing cycle is drawing closer
We retain our positive view on the global economy, driven by looser fiscal policy, the lagged impact of prior central bank rate cuts and sustained investment in AI infrastructure. The latest developments clearly provide confirmation for this view. To a report by J. Safra Sarasin. 16.01.2026
BlueRock Group will 2026 weiter in Deutschland zukaufen
Die BlueRock Group (BlueRock) hat im Jahr 2025 Transaktionen im Bereich Büro- und Wohnimmobilien mit einem Gesamtvolumen von 50 Mio. Euro getätigt. Dabei wurden sieben Wohnhäuser in Berlin erworben. Sie umfassen 193 Wohn- und 15 Gewerbeeinheiten mit zusammen rund 14.200 Quadratmetern Mietfläche. Nach einem Report von Konii. 16.01.2026
Trotz sinkender Energiepreise werden für 2025 höhere Heizkosten erwartet
Techem Atlas | Heizkostenprognose 2025: Trotz sinkender Energiepreise ist ein Kostenanstieg um 8,6 % zu erwarten. Nach einem Report von Konii. 16.01.2026
Breaking Down America’s $13 Trillion ETF Market
ETFs have become a cornerstone of U.S. investing, with the market totaling $13.4 trillion in assets. Equities dominate the ETF market, with roughly $10.5 trillion—nearly 80% of total ETF assets. Bond ETFs hold a distant but significant $2.2 trillion, while hundreds of billions more are allocated to commodities, currencies, real estate, and other specialized strategies. […]
Hedge funds see modest gains as capital flows dip
SS&C Technologies Holdings has reported a 0.98% gross return for the SS&C GlobeOp Hedge Fund Performance Index in December 2025, reflecting steady, if moderate, gains for hedge funds across its administration platform. To a report by hedgeweek. 15.01.2026
Ex-Coatue stock picker raises $2.5bn for NX1 Capital debut
Daniel Senft, former senior stock-picker at Coatue Management, has raised $2.5bn for the launch of his new firm NX1 Capital, marking one of the largest hedge fund debuts in recent years, according to a report by Bloomberg. 15.01.2026
Basis trade hits $1.5tn
The hedge fund basis trade has ballooned to around $1.5tn, a 75% increase since its 2019 peak, according to a report by Reuters citing Morgan Stanley strategists, raising concerns over potential market stress if position need to be unwound rapidly. To a report by hedgeweek. 14.01.2026
Odey AM to become dormant after January
Crispin Odey’s eponymous hedge fund firm, Odey Asset Management LLP, will cease trading and become dormant after January, following a series of regulatory and reputational setbacks, according to a report by the Financial Times. 14.01.2026
Housing in the EU: Who Owns, Who Rents, and at What Cost
Across the European Union, people face very different housing realities depending on where they live. Some benefit from high rates of home ownership, while others rely heavily on rental markets. In many countries, rising prices make both renting and buying increasingly difficult, while limited space leads to overcrowded homes. To a report by voronoiapp. 07.01.2026
Squarepoint backs Japan-focused hedge fund launch with $200m anchor investment
Squarepoint Capital has provided a $200m anchor investment to a newly launched hedge fund – Hong Kong-based Invictus Investment Partners – led by former senior portfolio managers from Point72 Asset Management and Citadel, according to a report by Bloomberg. 13.01.2026
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