Liquid Alternatives / Trends
Alternative IQ Announces Winners of the 2024 Canadian Hedge Fund Awards
The Canadian Hedge Fund Awards help investors identify the most exceptional hedge funds, recognizing winners in 6 categories as well as the Overall Best 2024 Canadian Hedge Fund.
Hedge funds see higher returns with Democrats in White House, HFR Data Reveals
Hedge funds have historically performed better when a Democrat is in the White House, according to a report by Reuters citing data released on Tuesday by research firm Hedge Fund Research (HFR), as US voters headed to the polls.
Mapped: U.S. State Economies Compared to Entire Countries
Mapped: U.S. State Economies Compared to Entire Countries This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Much like how the world has a few big economic players that dwarf the rest, so too does America’s […]
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.
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