Liquid Alternatives / Trends
Founder ruled personally responsible for debts tied to Weiss Multi-Strategy Advisers collapse
Jefferies Strategic Investments and Leucadia Asset Management Holdings have won a major legal victory against George Weiss, after a federal judge ruled that the hedge fund founder is personally liable for millions in unpaid debts tied to the collapse of Weiss Multi-Strategy Advisers, according to a report by Investment News.
Institutionelle Anleger werden laut Coinbase die Krypto-Allokationen im Jahr 2025 erhöhen
Beachtliche 83% der institutionellen Anleger planen, ihre Krypto-Allokationen im Jahr 2025 zu erhöhen. Die Umfrage, die im Januar mit über 350 institutionellen Anlegern durchgeführt wurde, zeigt, dass fast 75% dieser Unternehmen bereits Kryptowährungen jenseits von Bitcoin und Ethereum halten, wobei viele erwarten, dass ihre Krypto-Portfolio-Allokationen 5% übersteigen werden.
European retail traders mount meme stock-style challenge to hedge funds
Retail traders across Europe are engaging in a coordinated challenge to hedge funds – including Marshall Wace and Millennium – holding short positions in a handful of European stocks in a tussle reminiscent of the 2021 GameStop saga in the US, according to a report by the Financial Times.
Hedge fund dominance in UK gilt market raises liquidity and stability risks
Hedge funds, including Brevan Howard, Capula and Millennium, have upped their leveraged bets on UK government bonds, amplifying concerns over potential instability in the gilts market, a key benchmark for UK borrowing costs, according to a report by Reuters.
Citadel’s flagship pares losses as US equities rebound
Citadel’s flagship Wellington hedge fund has trimmed its losses following a turbulent start to March, recovering from a 2% drawdown to less than 1% down year-to-date, driven largely by a recovery in US equities, according to a report by Reuters.
Investieren Pensionskassen wegen Anlagenotstand bald in Kunst?
Erste Ökonomen, wie etwa der Chefökonom der Raiffeisen, Fredy Hasenmaile, reden bereits von einem Anlagenotstand bei den Pensionskassen: «Wir bei der Raiffeisen beobachten, dass sich für viele institutionelle Anleger wie etwa Pensionskassen allmählich wieder eine Situation des Anlagenotstands einstellt.» Wie immer dreht sich alles um die Rendite, die mit herkömmlichen Mitteln schwerer zu erwirtschaften sei.
HFR expands crypto hedge fund classification system
Hedge fund analysis specialist HFR has launched an expanded strategy classification system for hedge funds and alternative investment products focused on the cryptocurrency and blockchain space, with the introduction of 11 specialised sub-strategies.
Citadel agrees $1bn Haynesville natural gas assets deal
Citadel, the multi-strategy hedge fund major led by Ken Griffin, has made one of its largest investments in the US natural gas market, agreeing to acquire assets from Paloma Natural Gas in a deal valued at approximately $1bn, according to a report by Bloomberg.
The World’s Fastest Growing Economies in 2025
Which economies are set to grow the fastest? Using the latest IMF projections, this infographic ranks the fastest growing economies in 2025, highlighting Africa and Asia as the top regions.
Hedge fund performance dips in February
Hedge fund performance dipped last month with a weighted average return of -0.3% after a strong start to the year, with several strategy types – including commodity and equity strategies – experiencing a negative month, according to the latest data from asset servicer Citco.
UBS closes outsourced trading unit
UBS Group AG is closing its outsourced trading desk, one of the largest such offerings on Wall Street, as it refocuses its global markets strategy. The bank has begun informing clients of the decision, giving them three months to find an alternative provider, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Versorgungswerke – Altersbezüge in Gefahr?
In den letzten Wochen machten Versorgungswerke wiederholt mit hohen Abschreibungen Schlagzeilen, da Investitionen zu Verlusten führten. Ein Blick in die Geschäftsberichte zeigt jedoch: Eine existenzbedrohende Schieflage besteht derzeit bei keinem der Anbieter. Dennoch könnten sich diese Abschreibungen auf die künftigen Anwartschaften auswirken. Und es offenbaren sich ein Flickenteppich bei der Aufsicht und im Vergleich zu […]
Hedge funds rebuild US equity positions amid market uncertainty
Global hedge funds are regaining their appetite for US equities, cautiously adding exposure after a significant selloff in Wall Street’s major indexes, according to a report by Reuters citing a client note from Goldman Sachs.
Hedge funds score $16.2bn in Tesla short selling profits amid stock plunge
Hedge fund short sellers have amassed a potential $16.2bn in profits as Tesla’s stock price has plummeted by 50% over the past three months, according to a report by the Financial Times citing data released by S3 Partners.
Goldene Korrelation: Warum Bitcoin und die Geldmenge M2 fast identisch tanzen
Der Bitcoin-Kurs und die globale Liquidität zeigen eine erstaunlich hohe Korrelation. Doch wird diese Beziehung auch in Zukunft bestehen bleiben?
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