Monthly Archives: January 2026

2025 Was the Best Year for Hedge Fund in 15-Years:

(HedgeCo.Net)  Following the release of full 2025 hedge fund performance data, hedge funds posted their strongest collective results in over 15 years. Market observers and allocators now ask: is this the end of the so-called “alpha drought,” and what does this […]

Crypto at a Crossroad:

(HedgeCo.Net) In what is shaping up to be the defining narrative of 2026, the cryptocurrency sector is experiencing both heightened market volatility and fundamental structural shifts that mark a transition from speculative trading toward mainstream financial integration. Four major Global developments highlight how […]

Record Breaking Profits at TCI & Strategic Shifts at Multi-Strat Leaders:

(HedgeCo.Net)  Two headline trends dominate hedge fund news today: historic profit milestones for a marquee activist hedge fund and aggressive strategic repositioning — notably talent recruitment — at major multi-strategy firms. Collectively, these signal a sector entering a new growth […]

Global Alts Outlook: AI, Liquidity Innovation & the Strategic Role of Alternatives

(HedgeCo.Net) As we enter 2026, several macro and thematic forces are reshaping alternative investment strategies. Recent institutional outlooks from major asset managers and private banks highlight three core themes driving alternatives in this decade: Artificial Intelligence (AI), liquidity evolution in private […]

CVC’s $3.5B Strategic Partnership With AIG Signals a New Private Markets Era

(HedgeCo.Net) Private equity continues to make major structural moves — and today’s most significant story comes from the intersection of insurance capital and alternative asset management. On January 19, 2026, CVC Capital Partners announced a $3.5 billion strategic partnership with American […]

Private Credit: Redemption Waves, Secondary Growth & Strategic Rebalancing:

(HedgeCo.Net). The private credit universe — long a poster child of alternative investment growth — is displaying complex cross-currents. On the one hand, significant redemption activity has emerged in some traditional private credit funds. On the other, secondary market vehicles are booming, illustrating […]

Bill Ackman Prepares a Landmark Hedge Fund IPO for 2026

(HedgeCo.Net) The hedge fund industry is entering 2026 with renewed momentum, but few stories loom as large—or carry as many implications for capital markets—as the next chapter unfolding at Pershing Square Capital Management. At the center of the story is its […]

Multi-Strategy Hedge Funds Keep Winning:

(HedgeCo.Net) A clear “today” trend in alternatives is the continued rise of multi-strategy / multi-manager hedge funds, powered by allocator consolidation and capacity scarcity. A Bank of America internal report cited by Reuters indicates allocators expect to direct more capital into […]

Risk Regimes, and a Surge in Crypto Scams — The Hidden Headaches:

(HedgeCo.Net) Systemic Risks & Innovation Imperatives — While markets and regulation dominate headlines, other less visible forces are shaping investor fortunes — from advanced cyber threats to next-gen cryptographic defenses. A new report by Chainalysis has sent shockwaves through the crypto […]

KKR’s $2.5B Asia Private Credit Raise Signals the Next Growth Engine for Alternatives:

(HedgeCo.Net) KKR’s successful raise of $2.5 billion for its second Asia-focused private credit vehicle is more than a headline—it’s a datapoint that Asia private markets are entering a new phase of institutionalization. The firm’s Asia Credit Opportunities Fund II attracted $1.8B, with an additional $700M in separately […]

Hedge Funds Pivot and Wall Street Is Watching:

(HedgeCo.Net) The biggest story in hedge funds today isn’t a single trade or a single firm’s quarterly number—it’s a capital shift that is rapidly becoming structural: allocators are consolidating into fewer, larger multi-strategy hedge funds, fighting for capacity, and effectively […]

Crypto Markets Rally Amid Regulatory Hopes, Bitcoin Leads the Charge:

(HedgeCo.Net) After a turbulent late-2025, global crypto markets have staged a notable rebound this week — with Bitcoin pushing back above $97,000, broad altcoin strength, and renewed buying interest across major digital assets. This rally is striking given the uneven […]