New York (HedgeCo.Net) – Total capital invested in the global hedge fund industry expanded during the first quarter at the fastest rate since 2010 as global financial institutions positioned for both growth and volatility across fixed income, equities, currencies and commodities.
Total assets under management increased by $122 billion, the largest increase since 4Q10, bringing industry capital to a record $2.375 trillion, according to the latest HFR Global Hedge Fund Industry Report, released today by HFR, the established global leader in the indexation, analysis and research of the hedge fund industry.
Investors allocated $15.2 billion of net new capital to hedge funds in 1Q13, marking the highest inflow since 1Q12. Hedge funds have experienced capital inflows in 14 of the last 15 quarters.
