(Opalesque) Investor optimism spurred by a variety of favorable conditions pushed hedge funds to a solid start in 2019 with a 3.88% return in January, according to the Barclay Hedge Fund Index compiled by BarclayHedge, a division of Backstop Solutions. All of Barclay’s 31 hedge fund indices ended the month with gains. By comparison, the S&P 500 Total Return Index climbed to 8.01% in January. Strong stock market results and relief from the equity market volatility of recent months clearly contributed to hedge funds’ positive performance in January.
Hedge funds off to a strong start – Barclay Hedge Fund Index climbs 3.88% in January
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