Liquid Alternatives / Trends
BlackRock calls on investors to diversify hedge fund allocations amid heightened volatility
BlackRock’s hedge fund investment team is encouraging allocators to broaden their exposure across a wider range of hedge fund strategies, arguing that rising macro uncertainty, rapid AI-driven shifts, and geopolitical tensions are increasing the pace and dispersion of market moves, according to a report by Bloomberg. To a report by hedgeweek. 15.04.2026
MS Capital secures $1bn China trading mandate
Quantitative hedge fund Meridian & Saturn Capital (MS Capital) has secured a $1bn mandate to invest in Chinese equities, highlighting increasing institutional interest in systematic strategies focused on the world’s second-largest market, according to a report by Bloomberg. To a report by hedgeweek. 14.04.2026
Rückgang der Kleinanlegeraktivität im Kryptomarkt auf 9-Jahres-Tief, während institutionelle Investoren zulegen
Die Aktivität von Kleinanlegern im Bitcoin-Handel hat einen neuen Tiefpunkt erreicht. Daten von CryptoQuant zeigen, dass die Zuflüsse von Konten mit weniger als einem Bitcoin auf Binance Anfang dieses Monats auf ein Rekordtief gefallen sind – die schwächste Beteiligung von Kleinanlegern seit neun Jahren. Nach einem Report von klamm. 13.04.2026
Exclusive: The ex-Rokos, Brevan veteran quietly building a commodities fund in ‘one of the most interesting markets in a generation’
Allocator interest in commodity hedge funds has nearly doubled over the last two quarters. Luke Sadrian, who launched the Fulcrum Commodities Fund six months ago, thinks the market is still underestimating how much has changed – and why the opportunity may last years, not months. To a report by hedgeweek. 13.04.2026
Mapped: Only One Country Can Feed Itself Fully
Only one country—Guyana—can produce all seven essential food groups domestically. Most countries, including the U.S. and China, fall short in at least one category. Wealth doesn’t guarantee food independence, with many rich nations relying on imports. To a report by visualcapitalist. 12.04.2026
Saba secures breakthrough as UK trust backs SpaceX-linked plan
Saba Capital Management has secured a notable victory in a campaign targeting UK-listed investment trusts, after Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust moved to support a shareholder exit proposal aligned with its strategy, according to a report by Bloomberg. 13.04.2026
Ackman’s $64bn Universal Music bid rests on influence of Bolloré
Pershing Square Capital Management founder Bill Ackman, has placed the success of his proposed $64bn bid for Universal Music Group heavily on the position of French billionaire Vincent Bolloré, the company’s largest influential shareholder, according to a report by the Financial Times. To a report by hedgeweek. 13.04.2026
Wie stark könnte künstliche Intelligenz die Produktivität steigern?
KI könnte die Produktivität ähnlich stark verändern wie frühere Allzwecktechnologien. Doch die Gewinne dürften je nach Land variieren. Drei Szenarien zeigen, wie Adoption, Verbreitung und Politik die Ergebnisse prägen. Nach einem Report von DAS INVESTMENT. 13.04.2026
Der ETF-Leitfaden von Morningstar: Trends 2025
Seit ihren bescheidenen Anfängen haben ETFs einen langen Weg zurückgelegt. Im ersten Quartal 2025 umfasst die Morningstar-Datenbank über 29.000 ETF-Einträge, darunter weltweit 13.000 einzelne ETFs. Unseren Daten zufolge machen Aktien- und Anleihen-ETFs über 94 % des weltweiten ETF-Marktes aus. Der Anteil von Rohstoff- und alternativen ETFs liegt bei knapp über 3 %. Nach einem Report […]
The World’s Fastest-Growing and Shrinking Populations (2000-2025)
Qatar’s population grew by over 400%, the fastest increase globally since 2000. Ukraine’s population fell by roughly one-third, the steepest decline. A clear divide is emerging: rapid growth in the Gulf and Africa vs. shrinking populations in Eastern Europe. To a report by visualcapitalist. 10.04.2026
EU verschärft Regeln für KI und Nachhaltigkeit
Die Europäische Union führt strenge Transparenzpflichten für KI-Plattformen wie ChatGPT ein und macht ESG-Reporting zur finanziellen Verpflichtung mit hohen Strafen bei Verstößen. Nach einem Report von ad-hoc-news. 11.04.2026
Digital assets funds see minor inflows
Digital asset products saw $224m in inflows last week, but momentum reversed later in the week amid stronger macro data and hawkish expectations, according to the lateness Digital Asset Fund Flows Report from CoiunShares. To a report by hedgeweek. 10.04.2026
Private-Credit-Krise in den USA – Wie gefährdet sind Eltifs?
Mit den in Deutschland neuen Privatmarktfonds können Anleger abseits der Börsen investieren. In den USA stoppen jetzt einige Anbieter Auszahlungen. Ein Risiko, das auch Europa treffen kann. Nach einem Report vom Handelsblatt. 10.04.2026
Energy: The Countries Building the Most Nuclear Power
China is on track to more than double U.S. nuclear capacity, reaching nearly 186 GW. The U.S. leads today but ranks second when planned projects are included. Emerging players like India and Uganda are rapidly scaling nuclear capacity from near zero. To a report by visualcapitalist. 09.04.2026
Crypto hedge fund Split Capital shuts as founder joins stablecoin startup Plasma
Zaheer Ebtikar, founder of the digital assets hedge fund Split Capital, is winding down the firm as he transitions into the stablecoin sector, joining Plasma, a startup focused on stablecoins, as chief strategy officer, according to a report by Fortune. To a report by hedgeweek. 09.04.2026
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