Category Archives: Syndicated

One of the greatest hedge fund managers ever says he couldn’t have been more wrong this year

(CNBC) It’s impossible to read the capital markets landscape correctly consistently, but hedge fund manager Stanley Druckenmiller was thought to be among the best at it. He completely missed the mark this year. To read this article:

Hedge fund billionaire David Tepper’s stock market advice in 2010 worked all decade

(CNBC) As we get ready to say goodbye to the 2010s, CNBC.com is taking a look back at the key players, events and transformations from Wall Street to Silicon Valley to corporate America to the White House that shaped a […]

Hedge funds up 0.90 per cent in November, says Eurekahedge

(Hedgeweek) The Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was up 0.90 per cent in November, supported by the market’s optimism towards the progress of the US-China trade talks, according to the December 2019 Eurekahedge Report. To read this report:

Are hedge funds too conservative and risk shy?

(Hedgeweek) A recent white paper I read from Willis Towers Watson (Willis) suggests that the level of alpha and the volatility of alpha are at their lowest levels. The paper – Hedge Funds: A New Way – ultimately goes on […]

Client services could be the next battleground as investor expectations rise

(Hedgeweek) Client services could be a key focal point going forward for how fund managers might stand out from the crowd and remain relevant, says Ross Ellis, Vice President and Managing Director of the Knowledge Partnership in the Investment Manager […]

Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index up 7.27% YTD

(Opalesque) The Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was up 7.27% end of November 2019, supported by the risk-on sentiment among investors and accommodative central bank policies throughout the year. Roughly 33.2% of the hedge fund managers comprising the index have recorded […]

Hedge funds reverse four-month redemption trend in October, says Backstop BarclayHedge

(Hedgeweek) The hedge fund industry broke free from a four-month redemption streak in October with $1.9 billion in net inflows for the month. To read this article:

Wall Street extends record-setting climb on upbeat economic data

(Reuters) – Wall Street’s major indexes inched higher on Tuesday, extending their record-setting rally, as strong housing and manufacturing data bolstered investors’ confidence in the U.S. economy. To read this article:

Hedge funds up 0.90 per cent in November, says Eurekahedge

(Hedgeweek) The Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was up 0.90 per cent in November, supported by the market’s optimism towards the progress of the US-China trade talks, according to the December 2019 Eurekahedge Report. To read this article:

The many opportunities in cannabis-related private equity investments

(Opalesque) Because of the still illegal nature of cannabis, there hasn’t been any major research done, except for those conducted in Israel. Apparently, American businesses and investors looking for advanced information on the plant are turning to the Jewish State. […]

4site acquired by Growth Capital Partners-backed Indigo Telecom Group

(Hedgeweek) GCP is delighted to announce that it has supported Indigo’s acquisition of Foursite Design Consultants Limited (4site). To read this article:

Pacific Current Group and Kudu Investment invest in Pennybacker Capital Management

(Opalesque) The multi-boutique asset management firm Pacific Current Group and Kudu Investment Management, a capital provider for asset and wealth management firms together invested in the real estate private equity firm Pennybacker Capital Management. To read this article: