Category Archives: Alternative Investments
KKR’s New Private Credit Note Emphasizes “Back to Basics” as Access Vehicles Multiply
(HedgeCo.Net) KKR is using a fresh research note published today to push back against sensational headlines around private credit and emphasize what it calls a “back-to-basics” reset in the asset class.KKR In the commentary, KKR’s credit team acknowledges that 2025 […]
Blackstone’s Scale Underscores Shifting Sands in Private Markets
(HedgeCo.Net) Blackstone Inc. remains the world’s largest alternative-asset manager, now with roughly US$1.2 trillion in assets under management (AUM) as of late 2025 — a figure that highlights how dominant private markets have become. Wikipedia+1 Yet behind the headline number, Blackstone is navigating […]
KKR Expands Global Infrastructure Platform as Digital Assets Boom
(HedgeCo.Net). KKR is doubling down on its reputation as a global leader in infrastructure investing, announcing major commitments to renewable energy, digital infrastructure, and cross-border logistics networks. The firm’s infrastructure arm, now managing over $70 billion, has seen a wave of new […]
Citadel Unveils AI Assistant — but Says Humans Still Rule
(HedgeCo.Net). In a move underscoring the growing role of artificial intelligence in finance, Citadel has rolled out an internal AI tool dubbed the “Citadel AI Assistant” — aimed at boosting productivity and streamlining research for its equities teams. The announcement came at […]
Hedge Funds Crank Up Leverage to Ride the AI Rally
(HedgeCo.Net) The hedge-fund industry is leaning harder than ever into borrowed money — and the timing could not be more striking. According to recent data from major prime brokerages Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, and Morgan Stanley, funds are now operating with gross […]
Long/Short Equity Alts Adjust Exposure After Tech Rotation
(HedgeCo.Net). Long/short equity liquid alternatives took center stage today as managers rapidly repositioned following a volatile rotation inside the large-cap technology sector. After weeks of tech-driven strength, uneven performance across AI, cloud, semiconductor, and software stocks forced managers to reduce […]
Managed Futures Extend Rally as Trend Strengthens
(HedgeCo.Net). Managed futures strategies continued their strong performance today as global macro trends sharpened across major asset classes. Trend-following CTAs benefited from directional moves in commodities, FX, rates, and equity indices—solidifying managed futures as one of the top-performing liquid alternatives […]
2026-Trends, Opportunities and Risks for Big Liquid-Alts Firms
(HedgeCo.Net) Looking forward into 2026, many analysts believe the shift toward liquid alts and alternative investments is far from a temporary blip. Instead, it may mark a structural rebalancing of how capital is allocated globally. Hubbis+2CBH+2 Three major macro forces stand […]
The Tech & AI Arms Race: How Hedge Funds Are Leaning into Data, AI, and Advanced Analytics
(HedgeCo.Net) Behind the scenes, the most significant transformation at major hedge funds may not be about which stocks they’re buying — but how they’re making decisions. Several large funds are investing heavily in technology, AI, and data science to gain an edge […]
CI Global Asset Management Completes Acquisition of Forge First, Expanding its Lineup of Alternative Investments
Share (HedgeCo.Net) (“CI GAM”) today announced it has completed the acquisition of Toronto-based alternative asset manager Forge First Asset Management Inc. (“Forge First”).The transaction, first announced on September 9, 2025, adds four alternative investment funds with combined assets of approximately $900 million to CI […]
KKR Bets on Asia, Education and “Regime Change” in Global Markets
(HedgeCo.Net). KKR is positioning itself as a leading architect of what it calls a global “Regime Change” in markets—and 2025 is proving to be a pivotal year. The firm’s latest outlook argues that investors must rethink asset allocation for a world of […]