Category Archives: Hedge Fund Performance
Fee Pressure Mounts: Almost Half of Hedge Funds Weighing Cuts
(HedgeCo.Net) In response to evolving market dynamics, nearly 44% of hedge funds are reportedly evaluating a reduction in their traditional “2 & 20” fee model. The Times According to a survey by IG Prime, competitive pressures, investor demands, and regulatory scrutiny are all pushing […]
AI-First Hedge Funds: The New Frontier of Quant Investing
(HedgeCo.Net) A new wave of “AI-first” hedge funds is redefining how money managers compete. Rather than relying primarily on human intuition or traditional quant models, these firms are built around proprietary AI systems that process vast data sets, generate predictive insights, and […]
Michael Burry Deregisters His Hedge Fund, Signals New Chapter
(HedgeCo.Net). Legendary contrarian investor Michael Burry — known for his prescient bets ahead of the 2008 housing-crisis and later popularised in the film The Big Short — has formally deregistered his hedge fund Scion Asset Management, according to a filing […]
Hedge Funds Return ~15% as October Offers Mixed Signals
(HedgeCo.Net) The hedge-fund industry delivered strong performance through October 2025, with many firms posting double-digit year-to-date returns, though the month itself showed some divergence across strategies. According to a recent report from Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and other market sources, […]
Man Group plc Announces London Job Cuts, Relocates Roles to Bulgaria Amid Restructuring
(HedgeCo.Net). The world’s largest listed hedge-fund manager, Man Group plc, has announced significant job cuts in its London operations, with a plan to relocate several middle-office roles (risk management, compliance, etc.) to Sofia, Bulgaria. Financial Times This move comes after underperformance […]
Citadel LLC Posts Strong October Gains, Tactical Trading Strategy Leads
(Hedge Co.Net) In October 2025, Citadel LLC reported a strong month across its major strategies, highlighting how one of the largest multi-strategy hedge funds is capitalising on a changing market environment. According to sources familiar with the firm, the flagship […]
Balyasny Asset Management Delivers Above-Average October Returns, YTD Up ~12.5%
(HedgeCo.Net). In October 2025, Balyasny Asset Management (BAM) posted a monthly gain of 2.4%, bringing its year-to-date performance to approximately 12.5% — a strong result among large hedge funds. Business Insider Why this is significant The 2.4% monthly gain stands out in a month […]
Wace’s Performance Edges Higher: Eureka Market-Neutral Funds Shine
(HedgeCo.Net) UK-based hedge fund firm Marshall Wace posted positive results in October 2025 across key funds, according to Reuters. Its Eureka Fund rose 2.64% for the month, bringing its YTD return to 10.72%. Additionally, its Market Neutral Tops fund gained 1.15% in October, lifting YTD […]
October Hedge Fund Returns: Equity Picks Lead, Quants Lag
(HedgeCo.Net) The hedge fund industry has posted respectable returns in October, with key strategy distinctions becoming clear. According to Goldman Sachs and other market reports: As of end-October 2025, hedge funds overall are up more than 13 % year-to-date. Reuters+1 Stock-picker […]
Macro Star Delivers: Discovery Capital’s 33 %+ Year-to-Date
(HedgeCo.Net) In a standout performance in an otherwise mixed hedge fund landscape, Discovery Capital Management (led by Rob Citrone) has reported year-to-date returns of approximately 33.4 % through the current period. F&N London The firm manages about US$3 billion and has delivered a 6.6 […]
Talent Power Shift: Hedge Funds in a Hiring Crunch
(HedgeCo.Net) The global hedge fund industry is undergoing a notable shift in its talent strategy: employees are gaining the upper hand. According to recent reporting, hedge funds increasingly face a challenge in hiring, retention and loyalty, even as capital remains […]
