Category Archives: Syndicated
What it’s like to buy $9 billion in stocks during a market crash — this fund manager did just that
(Marketwatch) David Giroux of T. Rowe Price describes what life was like during the worst moments of the stock market downturn To read this article:
Small-caps have led since April, but could be set for a ‘summer setback,’ analysts warn
(Marketwatch) The expiration of government stimulus is a key risk for small-cap equities. To read this article:
The Fed has made valuing stocks like ‘cheating off the F student,’ strategist says
(Marketwatch) David Rosenberg, chief equity strategist at Rosenberg Research, has been saying for some time the market is running on a Federal Reserve-induced high. In a note to clients on Tuesday, he said relative value in the current environment doesn’t […]
Stock futures little changed as Wall Street rally looks set to pause
(CNBC) Investors dangerously piling into value stocks, Credit Suisse’s Mandy Xu warns. Futures contracts tied to the major U.S. stock indexes idled during the overnight session Wednesday evening on the heels of yet another robust day on Wall Street and […]
NFA permanently bars former Winter Park, Fla. commodity trading advisor Fintech Investment Group, Inc.
(Opalesque) NFA has permanently barred Fintech Investment Group, Inc. (Fintech), a former NFA Member commodity trading advisor and forex firm located in Winter Park, Fla., and its former sole principal and associated person Alan Friedland from membership and from acting […]
Passive strategies see largest inflows from investors since 2005
(Opalesque) Traditional asset managers reported institutional assets under management of $28.3 trillion through Q1 2020 to eVestment. Net institutional flows totaled +$59.9 billion in the most recent quarter and -$117.7 billion over the last four quarters.Institutional investors allocated +$49.4 bn […]
Insurers’ pullback from hedge fund investments continues for a fourth-straight year
(Opalesque) U.S. insurers for a fourth straight year reduced their hedge fund investments, to $12 billion in 2019 from $25 billion in 2015.According to a report by A.M. Best Company, hedge fund holdings went from 1,500 positions to about 900. […]
Negative interest rates could be needed for a ‘V’ recovery, Fed economist says
(CNBC) Getting the U.S. economy back to strong growth could require negative interest rates, according to a St. Louis Federal Reserve economist. As many economists dismiss the likelihood of the current record-breaking slump being followed by an equally aggressive recovery, […]
Lyxor Americas bolsters hedge fund advisory and customised solutions with CIO appointment
(Hedgeweek) Lyxor Asset Management has appointed Kunjal Shah as Chief Investment Officer of its US-based subsidiary, Lyxor Asset Management Inc (Lyxor Americas). To read this article:
Multi-manager hedge fund Brummer continues recovery, as market surge drives gains
(Hedgeweek) Long-running multi-manager hedge fund Brummer & Partners’ flagship vehicle has generated gains across its equity, credit, macro and relative value strategies, as equities rose last month amid hopes of a global economic recovery. To read this article:
Stocks futures rise as Wall Street grows optimistic about economy reopening
(CNBC) U.S. stock futures rose in overnight trading as Wall Street continues to rally on optimism over economies emerging from coronavirus-led shutdowns. Dow futures rose more than 100 points, indicating a gain of 0.35% at the open on Wednesday. The […]
Einhorn’s Greenlight Hedge Funds Rebound With 7.4% Gain in May
(Bloomberg) David Einhorn’s hedge funds surged 7.4% in May as U.S. stocks rallied. To read this article: