Liquid Alternatives / Trends
Erbschaftsteuer für große Vermögen 2026: Chancen nutzen, Risiken steuern
Die Erbschaftsteuer richtet sich nach dem Erbschaftsteuer- und Schenkungsteuergesetz (ErbStG) in der Fassung der Reformen seit 2009 und den Anpassungen bis Ende 2024. Für Privatvermögen gelten hohe Freibeträge und gestaffelte Steuersätze nach § 15 und § 19 ErbStG, während betriebliches Vermögen über die Verschonungsregeln der §§ 13a bis 13c ErbStG teilweise sehr weitgehend begünstigt wird. […]
Mapped: Which Countries Hold the Biggest Mineral Reserves?
Australia holds the largest reserves of five major minerals, more than any other country in the dataset. China leads in rare earths and graphite reserves, giving it a major position in several strategic supply chains. Some minerals are heavily concentrated in a single country, including platinum-group metals in South Africa (83%) and phosphate in Morocco […]
Citadel posts broad gains as tactical trading strategy sidesteps quant selloff
Citadel delivered positive performance across its major hedge fund strategies in the first half of 2026, with gains led by its tactical trading and equities books amid volatile and uneven market conditions. To a report by hedgeweek. 03.07.2026
Hedge fund leverage build-up intensifies as AI-driven equity rally fuels risk-taking
Hedge funds are increasing leverage across strategies as they position for continued upside in AI-linked equities, adding to concerns that risk-taking in global markets is becoming more concentrated and increasingly dependent on stable funding conditions, according to a report by Bloomberg. 03.07.2026
Charted: How China Reshaped Global Oil Trade
China is now the world’s largest crude oil importer, with net imports reaching 11.5 million barrels per day in 2025. North America has transformed from a major importer into a net exporter following the U.S. shale boom. Despite shifting demand toward Asia, the Middle East remains the world’s largest crude oil exporting region. To a […]
Whale Rock posts 72.5% YTD gain as AI and semiconductor bets drive returns
Technology-focused hedge fund Whale Rock Capital Management returned 72.5% in the first half of 2026, placing the $19 billion manager among the year’s top-performing hedge funds as AI-related investments continued to outperform, according to a report by Bloomberg. 03.07.2026
Coatue’s flagship hedge fund gains 24.5% YTD on AI-driven tech rally
Coatue Management’s flagship hedge fund returned 4.7% in June, lifting its year-to-date gain to 24.5% as technology stocks continued to benefit from investor enthusiasm around artificial intelligence, according to a report by Bloomberg. 03.07.2026
Ranked: The World’s Top Destinations for Wealth Migration
Singapore ranks first globally for attracting internationally mobile wealth, ahead of New Zealand and the Cayman Islands. Smaller economies dominate the rankings, with 11 of the top 16 countries having fewer than 10 million residents. Tax policy, political stability, and investor residency programs help explain why some countries outperform much larger economies. To a report […]
Ranked: Which Countries Produce the Most Natural Gas?
The U.S. produced more than 1 trillion cubic meters of natural gas in 2025, nearly twice as much as second-place Russia. North America was the world’s largest producing region, ahead of Eurasia and the Middle East. Iran, China, Canada, and Qatar rounded out the global top six producers. To a report by visualcapitalist. 03.07.2026
Millennium targets at least $10bn in new capital raise
Millennium Management is preparing to raise at least $10bn for its flagship fund later this year, seeking to capitalise on continued investor demand for multistrategy hedge funds, according to Bloomberg. 01.07.2026
Abu Dhabi’s MGX raises $49bn for AI investment fund
Abu Dhabi-based investment firm MGX has raised $49bn for one of the largest funds dedicated to artificial intelligence deals, exceeding its $45bn target, according to a report by Bloomberg. 01.07.2026
Warum Small Caps im KI-Zeitalter die bessere Private-Equity-Wahl sind
Small-Cap-Investments bieten moderate Einstiegsmultiples, konservative Kapitalstrukturen und operative Transformationstiefe. Thomas Weinmann von Reia Capital erläutert unter anderem, wie generative KI diesen strukturellen Vorteil zugunsten agiler Mittelständler verstärkt. Nach einem Report vom private-banking-magazin. 30.06.2026
Ranked: Countries Building the Most Small Modular Nuclear Reactors
The U.S. is leading the world in small modular nuclear reactor development with 28 siting announcements, as of 2026. Canada and the UK follow, with nine and seven siting announcements, respectively. T a report by visualcapitalist. 30.06.2026
Immobilien am Boden, Hedgefonds-Rückzug und Data Centers im Höhenflug
Der Immobilienmarkt korrigiert wie zuletzt 2008. Hedgefonds schrumpfen auf ein 15-Jahres-Tief. Beim Data-Center-Boom schaut Europa weitgehend zu. Preqin-Daten zeigen, wo der Druck am größten ist – und die Chancen am konkretesten. Nach einem Report vom private-banking-magazin. 30.06.2026
Ranked: The World’s Safest Countries for Investors in 2026
Switzerland ranks as the world’s safest country for investors in 2026, ahead of Denmark and Norway. Europe claims nine of the top 10 spots, with Singapore the only non-European country in the top tier. The U.S. ranks 24th as political instability and other risk factors weigh on its overall score. To a report by visualcapitalist. […]
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