Monthly Archives: January 2026
Regulation, Infrastructure: The Forces Redefining Alternative Investments in 2026
(HedgeCo.Net) The alternative investment industry is often framed as a collection of distinct strategies: private equity, hedge funds, private credit, real assets. In 2026, that framework is rapidly losing relevance. What is emerging instead is a converged capital ecosystem, shaped by […]
Wall Street Capitalizes on Hedge Fund Momentum — Prime Brokerage Units Lead Earnings Surge
(HedgeCo.Net) Wall Street’s major banks reported stronger-than-expected revenue growth in prime brokerage this week, driven by record activity among hedge funds and soaring balances across equities and derivatives trading desks. According to Reuters reporting today, Bank of America, Citigroup, and JPMorgan all saw double-digit increases […]
Blackstone’s Real Estate Comeback Signals a Turning Point for Private Property Markets
(HedgeCo.Net) The private real estate market entered 2026 under a cloud of skepticism, but Blackstone is changing that narrative fast. After two years defined by rising rates, redemption pressure, and valuation resets, Blackstone’s flagship real-estate vehicles are delivering their strongest performance since […]
Cryptocurrency Markets Surge:
(HedgeCo.Net). Cryptocurrency markets are showing renewed bullish momentum on Thursday, driven by broader macro trends, regulatory optimism, and speculative trading that has pushed major digital assets higher. Bitcoin surged above key technical thresholds, leading broader market gains across several top […]
Hedge Funds at a Turning Point:
(HedgeCo.Net) In what many industry insiders are calling the most significant development shaping hedge fund strategy and market positioning in 2026, the United States’ largest hedge funds are benefiting from a remarkably strong performance backdrop in 2025, driving major revenue gains […]
Point72’s 2026 Playbook: Expand New Credit Strategies, AI Focus and Structural Reinvention
(HedgeCo.Net) As Steven Cohen’s Point72 Asset Management enters 2026 with roughly $41.5 billion in assets under management, the firm is evolving far beyond its traditional hedge fund roots. Across strategy lines from equities to private credit, systematic trading to macro, Cohen is orchestrating […]
Private Credit Takes Center Stage: Ares’ $7.1B Fund Signals Expansion
(HedgeCo.Net) The private credit market — long the darling of institutional allocators — is rapidly evolving into a liquid opportunity set of its own. Today’s announcement that Ares Management has raised a massive $7.1 billion for its first private-credit secondaries fund underscores […]
Private Equity’s Power Shift: Top Funds Command Record Capital and Reshape 2026 Landscape
(HedgeCo.Net) 2025 closed with a striking signal for the private equity world: the largest funds are capturing an unprecedented share of capital, consolidating industry influence as both fundraising dynamics and LP behavior shift in response to a challenging exit environment and […]
Apollo and Ares Explore Private Markets for Wealthy Investors
(HedgeCo.Net) In a strategic pivot toward private market solutions for wealthy individuals, Coutts — the legendary UK private bank — is reportedly in discussions with Apollo Global Management and Ares Management to launch private markets investment funds for its elite client […]
Today’s Largest Hedge Funds Are Diversifying Strategy and Redefining Alpha in 2026
(HedgeCo.Net) The hedge fund industry’s largest players are navigating a pivotal moment — where performance, diversification, structural innovation and investor demands converge. With over $5 trillion in global assets and hedge funds generating some of the strongest annual returns since the […]
Crypto’s Turning Point: Major Firms Are Focusing On— Innovation, Regulation, and Expansion
(HedgeCo.Net) In what many industry insiders are calling a defining early moment for the future of digital assets, major cryptocurrency firms are responding to shifting regulatory landscapes, strategic capital raises, and evolving market dynamics. Today’s headlines reflect a crypto ecosystem balancing institutional […]