Hedge Fund Update: First Quarter 2017
With investor sentiment toward long/short hedge funds historically low, we review the key factors for re-underwriting managers in a portfolio and discuss the outlook for the strategy.
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US Manager Universe Statistics: Fourth Quarter 2016
This chart book presents representative long-only and hedge fund manager performance for fourth quarter 2016. The median US Small-Cap Value manager posted the highest median return for fourth quarter 2016 (10.7%) and the year (24.2%). The median Global ex US Bonds manager posted the lowest median return for fourth quarter 2016 (-6.9%), while the Global Growth Equity ex US median return was lowest for the year (-1.1%).
Hedge Fund Update: Fourth Quarter 2016
The fourth quarter update examines the impact of the US presidential election and reviews hedge fund performance for the calendar year, which saw a notable positive shift in event-driven strategies.
US Manager Universe Statistics: Third Quarter 2016
This chart book presents representative long-only and hedge fund manager performance for third quarter 2016.
Hedge Fund Update: Third Quarter 2016
The third quarter update examines the subject of position crowding and its effects on performance, particularly in periods of market stress and heightened volatility.
Hedge Fund-ing the Pension Deficit: The Case for UK Schemes
Select hedge funds have provided attractive long-term returns with reduced equity beta and can be integral to pension investment strategies.
US Manager Universe Statistics: Second Quarter 2016
This chart book presents representative marketable and hedge fund manager performance for second quarter 2016.
Hedge Fund Update: Second Quarter 2016
The second quarter update examines investment landscape before and after the Brexit vote, and the effects of particular pockets of volatility.
Hedge Fund-ing the Pension Deficit
Select hedge funds have provided attractive long-term returns with reduced equity beta and can be integral to pension investment strategies.
US Manager Universe Statistics: First Quarter 2016
This chart book presents representative marketable and hedge fund manager performance for first quarter 2016.