Liquid Alternatives / Trends
Hedge funds flock to Milei’s Argentina
Hedge funds and money managers have flocked to Argentine markets in 2024, betting on President Javier Milei to breathe new life into the country’s ailing economy, according to a report by Wall Street journal.
Hedge funds bet against UK retailers this festive season
As the festive trading period draws to a close, investor focus has turned to the highly anticipated retail performance updates in early January, with hedge funds eyeing the retail sector for potential profits after warnings of “disastrous” pre-Christmas trading conditions, according to a report by the Financial Times.
Banking barriers threaten crypto hedge funds, says AIMA
Action is needed to address the systemic barriers that crypto-focused hedge fund managers face in accessing crucial banking services, according to the Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA), a global organisation representing the alternative investment industry.
Hedge funds to lose bitcoin ETF lead by 2025
Investment advisers are expected to surpass hedge funds as the largest holders of US-listed spot bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in 2025, according to a report by CoinDesk citing CF Benchmarks.
200.000 Dollar und mehr – Das erwarten Profis für 2025
Seit zwei Jahren ist der Bitcoin die wichtigste Kryptowährung – und die weltweit erfolgreichste Anlageklasse. Trotzdem sehen einige Experten ihn erst am Anfang seiner Entwicklung.
Global Economic Confidence in 2025, by Country
Over the last year, the future strength of the global economy has been a mixed picture amid rising protectionism and geopolitical conflict. In the U.S., growth was resilient—but higher prices, despite cooling inflation, continued to squeeze consumer wallets. European economies faced slower growth, with Germany facing a two-year downturn. In China, property market troubles weighed […]
China’s GDP Growth is Now Lagging the Rest of Asia
Chinese Economy Lagging India and Southeast Asian nations are projected to achieve an average per-capita GDP growth of 6.5% over the 2023–2026 period. Most of these economies are expected to thrive, bolstered by youthful demographics, a rising middle class, strong foreign and domestic private investment flows, and a booming technology sector.
Elon Musks KI-Firma xAI erhält sechs Milliarden US-Dollar
Elon Musks KI-Startup xAI hat eine Series-C-Finanzierungsrunde über sechs Milliarden US-Dollar abgeschlossen. Zu den Investoren gehören namhafte Venture-Capital-Firmen sowie die Chiphersteller NVIDIA und AMD.
VC-Klartext: Alles zur „Rule-of-40“
Rule-of-40 erklärt: So bewerten Investoren Wachstum und Profitabilität von Software-Unternehmen. Alles zur Herkunft, Berechnung und Bedeutung.
SS&C GlobeOp Indicator signals hedge fund redemption rise
Hedge fund redemptions remain low but could increase next year, as shown by SS&C GlobeOp’s Forward Redemption Indicator for December which reached 3.54%, up from 2.91% in November.
Institutionelle Investoren setzen trotz Verkaufsdruck auf Krypto
Institutionelle Investoren zeigen Widerstandsfähigkeit: Welche Trends hinter den beeindruckenden Zuflüssen stecken?
Steuerlicher Ausblick für 2025
Der Blick in die etwas verstaubte Glaskugel verspricht wieder einige Dynamik im Steuerrecht. Aufgrund der Schnelllebigkeit durch wöchentliche Verwaltungs-anweisungen und Urteile sowie die quasi obligatorischen „Jahressteuergesetze“ bleibt es niemandem erspart, die Entwicklungen auch im Jahr 2025 dauerhaft zu verfolgen. Die politische Lage wird ebenfalls einen Einfluss haben. In jedem Fall müssen sich Marktteilnehmer laufend auf […]
Luxemburg macht es aktiven ETFs einfacher
Die luxemburgische Aufsichtsbehörde steuert bei den Transparenzregeln für aktive ETFs nach. Und auch steuerlich hat es die Fondsgattung künftig leichter. Aber hilft das, das Wachstum des noch kleinen Marktes anzukurbeln?
Pershing Square boosts buybacks to address share discount
Pershing Square Holdings, a £11.9bn investment trust managed by Bill Ackman, has doubled its share buyback programme to $200m (£159m) as it seeks to address a persistent 34% discount on its shares, according to a report by Citywire.
Marshall Wace allocates $1bn to former Citadel Manager
Richard Northridge, a former portfolio manager at Citadel, has secured $1bn from Marshall Wace to manage its flagship hedge fund, according to a report by BNN Bloomberg citing an investor letter.




