Liquid Alternatives / Trends
Millennium founder explores equity ownership options for top execs
Millennium Management founder Izzy Englander is considering distributing equity in the $76bn hedge fund firm to key executives for the first time, marking a significant shift in the firm’s structure as he prepares for its long-term future, according to a report by the Financial Times.
Büro-Studie: Hybrides Arbeiten 2025 – 84 % der Beschäftigten kommen wegen sozialer Kontakte ins Büro – neue Studie zeigt Trends
Wie hybrid arbeitet Deutschland? desk.ly hat Daten von über 4,7 Millionen Buchungen über die eigene Workplace Management Software ausgewertet, die 2024 getätigt wurden, sowie eine Nutzerumfrage unter über 750 Teilnehmenden. Der Hybrid Work Report 2025 liefert spannende Einblicke in die Büronutzung nach Städten und Branchen, Buchungstrends, wann und aus welchen Gründen Mitarbeitende gern ins Büro […]
BlackRock warnt: Es gibt nicht genug Bitcoin für alle US-Millionäre
In einem neuen BlackRock-Report erklären die Analysten Michael Gates und Brett Wager den TradFi-Investoren, dass Bitcoin im Gegensatz zu Gold völlig unelastisch in Bezug auf die Nachfrage ist. Hintergrund: Während das glänzende Edelmetall bei hoher Nachfrage verstärkt von den Goldproduzenten geschürft werden kann, ist der digitale Wertspeicher Bitcoin auf 21 Millionen BTC beschränkt und damit […]
Digital assets funds see largest weekly outflows on record
Digital asset investment products saw a third consecutive week of outflows last week, marking the largest weekly outflows on record at a total of $2.9bn, and bringing the three-week total to $3.8bn, according to a the latest Digital Assets Fund Flows Weekly Report from CoinShares.
Activist Engaged Capital pushes for strategic overhaul at Portillo’s
Fast-casual chain Portillo’s is facing a proxy fight as Engaged Capital, an activist hedge fund with an 8.6% stake in the business, pushes for significant operational and strategic changes, according to a report by QSR.
Dubai enhances hedge fund appeal with dedicated startup hub
Dubai is stepping up its bid to attract hedge fund startups by launching a dedicated workspace at the Dubai International Finance Centre (DIFC) for firms looking to establish a foothold in the region, according to a report by Bloomberg.
BNP Paribas taps nuclear resurgence with new UCITS Fund
BNP Paribas’ THEAM Quant fund range (a collaboration between BNP Paribas Global Markets and BNP Paribas Asset Management) has launched a dedicated nuclear energy UCITS fund, in an area that the firm sees as a multi-decade investment opportunity driven by growing global electricity demand and energy security concerns.
Top hedge funds see setbacks in volatile February
Some of the world’s largest hedge funds, including Ken Griffin’s Citadel and Izzy Englander’s Millennium, suffered losses in February as geopolitical uncertainty and shifting trade policies rattled markets, according to a report by Business Insider.
Hedge fund Mount Lucas among growing number of US dollar bears
A growing number of investors, including hedge fund Mount Lucas Management, are increasingly positioning themselves against the US dollar as concerns mount over a cooling US economy and the potential fallout from a trade war, according to a report by the Straits Times.
Gold – Chance oder Überbewertung?
Gold startete mit einer starken Rallye ins Jahr und erreichte kürzlich ein Allzeithoch von 2.940 $ pro Unze. Einige Analysten rechnen mit einem möglichen Anstieg auf 3.000 $ bis März. Was treibt diesen Anstieg an?
Singapore hedge fund Kings Court bets big on Suzuki
Singapore-based hedge fund Kings Court Capital, which delivered an impressive 33% return last year, is making a big bet on Suzuki Motor Corp, citing the Japanese automaker’s strong India strategy as a shield against global trade risks, according to a report by Bloomberg.
MFA and AIMA hit back against new hedge fund leverage limits
Both the MFA and AIMA — representing some of the world’s top hedge funds — have hit back against plans by global regulators to restrict the use of borrowing to finance trades, which the investors say has been wrongly blamed for recent market wobbles, according to a report by the Financial Times.
Hedge funds boost bearish stocks bets amid rising market volatility
Hedge funds have ramped up their bearish positions, selling more stocks than they bought by the largest margin in a year, according to a report Reuters citing data from Goldman Sachs covering the period from 21-27 February.
Der Markt wird durch ETFs volatiler
In den USA decken ETFs mittlerweile mehr als 50% des verwalteten Fondsvermögens ab. Gleichzeitig nehmen die Gelder, die aktive Manager verwalten, kontinuierlich ab. Wie verändert diese Entwicklung den Aktienmarkt?
Bybit-Hack – Milliardenraub am Kryptomarkt
Der jüngste Hackerangriff auf Bybit, eine der weltweit führenden Krypto-Asset-Börsen, beunruhigt die Branche. Sage und schreibe 1,5 Milliarden US-Dollar klauten mutmaßlich nordkoreanische Cyberkriminelle aus einer Cold-Wallet der Plattform – ein Angriff von historischem Ausmaß, so Adrian Fritz vom Krypto-ETP-Emittenten 21Shares. Die Konsequenzen für den Markt und die Anleger.
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