Liquid Alternatives / Trends
Hedge funds hit hard by European stock market October declines
Hedge funds concentrated on European equities faced their most significant monthly losses in over a year during October, primarily due to a broader market sell-off, according to a report by Reuters citing data from the Prime brokerage division at Goldman Sachs.
Hedge funds rethink dollar bets on eve of US election
As a tight US election race heads to its conclusion, some hedge funds are pivoting toward currency options that could profit from a weaker dollar in the event of a Kamala Harris presidency, according to a report by Bloomberg citing data from the Depository Trust & Clearing Corp (DTCC).
Private markets remain muted in Q3, but recent interest rate cuts could prove a tailwind
The latest Preqin Quarterly Updates show challenging fundraising and deal-making conditions for fund managers across most asset classes and regions. But interest rate cuts around the world could provide a tailwind in the final quarter of 2024.
Hedge funds boost bullish dollar bets ahead of US election
Hedge funds and other speculative traders are positioning for a further rally in the dollar as demand for safe-haven assets intensifies ahead of the US presidential election, according to a report by Bloomberg citing data from The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).
Hedge funds up leverage ahead of tight US election
Global hedge funds are heading into the US presidential election with significantly higher equity leverage in their portfolios than at the start of the year, signalling an increased appetite for risk, according to a report by Bloomberg.
China quants lose ground as market shifts challenge models
China’s quantitative hedge funds, which have consistently outperformed in recent years, are struggling to keep up as the government’s recent economic stimulus has triggered a surge in local stocks that has strained their models and short positions, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Hong Kong eases market sounding rules for listed securities
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has revised its guidelines on market sounding practices, softening certain requirements after receiving feedback from hedge funds and banks, according to a report by Bloomberg.
M&A-Deals: Siemens, Viessmann, Daimler Truck
Siemens stemmt eine Milliarden-Übernahme, Viessmann tütet zwei Deals ein und Daimler Truck verbündet sich mit Volvo: Die spannendsten M&A-Deals der Woche im FINANCE-Rückblick.
Studie: Energiebedarf von KI-Anwendungen steigt drastisch
Entwickelt sich Künstliche Intelligenz mit ihrem Energiehunger zum Klimakiller? Der Verbrauch von Rechenzentren wird jedenfalls bis zum Jahr 2030 stark ansteigen – und kann nicht aus erneuerbaren Quellen gedeckt werden.
Die besten Rohstoff-ETFs, die Agrarrohstoffe ausklammern
Rohstoffe sind eine besondere Anlageklasse. Sie weisen in der Regel eine geringe Korrelation zu traditionellen Anlageformen wie Aktien oder Anleihen auf. Besonders Rohstoff-ETFs, sogenannte „Exchange-Traded Funds“, sind für Privatanleger eine einfache Möglichkeit, am Rohstoffmarkt teilzuhaben. Wobei schon bei dieser einfachen, pauschalen Aussage Vorsicht angesagt ist.
Es ist nie zu spät für Gold!
Wir befinden uns eindeutig in einem Bullenmarkt für Gold“, sagt Benjamin Louvet von Ofi Invest. Dennoch sei es aus seiner Sicht nie zu spät, in Gold zu investieren. Unter anderem korreliere Gold wenig mit anderen Anlageklassen und gelte als sicherer Hafen. Zudem seien mehrere Länder gewillt, ihre Abhängigkeit vom US-Dollar zu verringern.
VanEck nutzt Staking bei Solana-ETN
Bei Blockchain-Netzwerken ist es nötig, Transaktionen innerhalb des Netzwerkes zu validieren. Bei dezentralen Netzwerken unterstützen das die Teilnehmer selbst, die ihre Token dazu für eine gewisse Zeit ins Netzwerk einbringen. Als Belohnung erhalten sie sogenannte „Rewards“. Der ganze Vorgang nennt sich Staking und bietet eine Möglichkeit, zusätzliche Erträge zu erwirtschaften.
Rio Tinto Transitions U.S. Copper Mine Operations to Renewable Diesel
Mining giant Rio Tinto announced that it has completed the transition to renewable diesel fuel from conventional diesel for all heavy mining equipment at its Kennecott copper mine in Utah, one of the world’s top producing copper mines. Rio Tinto is one of the world’s biggest producers and processors of iron ore, copper, aluminum and […]
KKR, ECP Launch $50 Billion Data Center and Power Generation Investment Partnership
Alternative asset and private equity investor KKR and energy transition infrastructure investment firm Energy Capital Partners (ECP) announced today the launch of a new strategic partnership targeting $50 billion of investment aimed at accelerating the deployment of data center and power generation capacity to support the rapid global growth in AI and cloud computing.
Hedge funds using Singapore dollar for US election wagers
The Singapore dollar is gaining traction as a favoured currency trade for hedge funds and other option investors eyeing the upcoming US presidential election, according to a report by Bloomberg citing data from the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC).
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