Forbes – Many hedge fund managers received some gloomy news at the end of 2014. Apparently, the party was over. “Reputable sources” revealed that some unhealthy combination of pension fund withdrawals, lackluster performance, regulatory burdens or the advance of liquid alternatives had finally done in the hedge fund sector. Then a funny thing happened on the way to the funeral…
Early in 2015, data shows allocations to hedge funds have climbed to levels not seen before the economic crisis. Outflows are also on the decline. Meanwhile, some experts suggest that the pipeline for new fund launches is more active than it has been in several years.
