Category Archives: Hedge Fund Performance

“Systematic Funds in the Red: Challenges Mount for Quantitative Hedge Funds

(HedgeCo.Net) Systematic hedge funds—those that rely largely on quantitative models, algorithms, and market signals rather than fundamental analysis—are facing a rough patch as the market enters the final quarter of 2025. According to a recent Goldman Sachs client note, these […]

“The Rise of Small, Specialized Hedge Funds and Pressure on the Big Players”

( HedgeCo. Net) One of the more notable trends in 2025 has been the flow of investor capital toward smaller, specialized hedge funds, rather than the traditional mega?funds. Many allocators are rediscovering the value of agility, niche expertise, and differentiated […]

“The Influence of AI, Alternative Data, and ESG on Hedge Fund Strategy in 2025”

(HedgeCo.Net) A defining feature of hedge fund trends in 2025 is the deeper integration of artificial intelligence (AI), alternative data, and ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) criteria. Together these forces are reshaping how funds find alpha, manage risk, and respond to […]

Eisler Capital to Shut Down After Profit Collapse — A Cautionary Tale of Scale, Cost, and Competition”

(HedgeCo.Net) London?based hedge fund Eisler Capital has announced it will wind down operations by the end of 2025 after suffering a steep decline in profitability, mounting costs, and a shrinking capital base. FN London+1 In 2024, Eisler’s profits fell by 65%—from $59.5 million […]

“Quant Strategies Under Pressure: Systematic Hedge Funds Record Daily Losses in October”

(HedgeCo.Net) Quantitative or systematic hedge funds have been caught in a challenging stretch: since October began, many are reporting daily losses, according to a client note from Goldman Sachs. TradingView These funds, which rely on algorithmic models and machine?driven signals, have […]

“Jane Street Enters Physical Commodities Arena, Signaling Strategic Pivot”

(HedgeCo.Net) Jane Street, long known for its prowess in algorithmic and derivatives trading, is quietly making a move into physical commodities, particularly U.S. natural gas. This marks a striking strategic expansion beyond its traditional domain. Financial Times According to disclosures, Jane […]

AI Euphoria and the Bubble Risk: Hedge Funds on Edge

(HedgeCo.Net) Over the past year, hedge funds have doubled down on artificial intelligence (AI) strategies, but warnings are growing louder: the AI boom may produce a sharp correction if expectations overshoot reality. What’s happening now The Bank of England (BoE) […]

Liquid Alternatives See Inflows in 2025 as Investor Appetite Rebounds

(HedgeCo.Net) In a surprising reversal of recent years, liquid alternative strategies are once again attracting fresh capital. According to a semiannual study by Lupus Alpha based on LSEG Lipper data, the first half of 2025 delivered €6.9?billion in net inflows […]

Major Firms Push to Democratize Alternatives via Retail & Retirement Channels

(HedgeCo.Net) Large investment firms are accelerating efforts to offer alternative strategies more broadly—particularly into retail and retirement channels. This could meaningfully reconfigure how “liquid alternatives” are distributed and perceived. A recent Reuters piece reported that Goldman Sachs and T. Rowe […]

Hedge Funds Log Modest Gains in September, Led by Macro & Quant Strategies

(HedgeCo.Net) Hedge funds delivered a broadly positive showing in September 2025, with the industry posting an average return of 1.3?% for the month. Reuters+2MarketScreener+2 That said, returns varied sharply across strategies, regions, and individual firms, underscoring ongoing dispersion in performance […]

Intel stock is up 50% over the last month, putting U.S. stake at $16 billion

(CNBC) Shares of U.S. chipmaker Intel climbed 3% last week, putting the monthly gain over 50%. The surge pushed the stock past $37, hiking the value of the U.S. government’s 10% stake in Intel to roughly $16 billion. The Trump […]

Bridgewater’s Pure Alpha Soars: Macro Fund Outpaces Market with 8.1% Q3 Surge

Bridgewater Associates is making waves once again as its flagship Pure Alpha macro fund delivered an impressive 8.1% gain in the third quarter of 2025, outshining the S&P 500’s 7.79% rise during the same period. The fund’s stellar performance extended […]