Articles by Clare Dickinson
Hedge fund strategies continue losses in May as market environment detrioriates
Hedge funds experienced losses across almost all strategies during May as markets fell and risk aversion worsened. A few refused to follow suit, however, and had good performance and positive inflows.
Investable indexes: May 2012 returns
Hedge fund performance took a hit in May as uncertainty over the eurozone continued to impact investor sentiment. CTAs took advantage of the trends created and ended the month in positive territory.
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Hedge funds are positioned for more eurozone chaos
Opportunity in turmoil
Hedge funds see upside in Russian equities
Russian renaissance
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Debate on hedge fund domicile continues as managers find alternative solutions
Domicile debate persists
Investable indexes: February 2012 returns
The continuing market rally benefited hedge funds during February. Nearly all strategies had positive returns with equity-based strategies in particular taking advantage of strong markets.
Hedge funds have second month of good returns led by equity-focused strategies
Market commentary: February 2012
Equity long/short managers see potential in 2012 but remain cautious while market volatility continues
Positioned for performance
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Step change risk governance in hedge funds due to investor demand, not regulations
Shrinking risk, growing governance
Hedge funds begin 2012 with gains across strategies and regions
All hedge fund strategies had gains in January, reports Eurekahedge. As markets rallied, macro hedge funds had a record month and CTAs/managed futures funds also had a strong start to the year.
Investable indexes: January 2012 returns
Hedge funds started 2012 on a strong note, with gains across nearly all strategies as equity markets rallied, US economic data was positive and fears for the future of the eurozone were allayed.
Hedge funds eye European corporate credit with caution
Cautious credit stance
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Distressing opportunities
Poor performance for hedge fund strategies in 2011 as assets under management increase
Despite lacklustre performance across many strategies, hedge funds had good inflows, ending 2011 with total AUM of $1.71 trillion. Fixed income was the best performer and equity long/short the worst.
Investable indexes: December 2011 returns
Broad hedge fund performance was down or flat for the end of 2011, with returns for the year in negative territory. There was some positive performance to be found in specific strategies.
Hedge fund investors look to share classes for currency risk management
Hedging currency bets