Tag Archives: Equity Long/Short


2025 Was the Best Year for Hedge Fund in 15-Years:

(HedgeCo.Net)  Following the release of full 2025 hedge fund performance data, hedge funds posted their strongest collective results in over 15 years. Market observers and allocators now ask: is this the end of the so-called “alpha drought,” and what does this […]

2025 Year in Review for Hedge Funds: A Comeback Year Defined by Volatility, Discipline, and Dispersion

By HedgeCo.Net | Year in Review After several years of uneven performance, persistent fee scrutiny, and questions about relevance, hedge funds delivered a decisive answer in 2025. In an environment shaped by geopolitical shocks, interest-rate uncertainty, market concentration, and rapid […]

Hedge Funds Hit New Heights: Industry Assets Surge Past $5 Trillion

(HedgeCo.Net) The global hedge fund industry has crossed a historic threshold. Assets under management (AuM) have officially climbed past $5 trillion, marking a new all-time high and underscoring a powerful resurgence for an industry that spent much of the last decade […]

Equity Long/Short Hedge Funds Rotate Aggressively as Stock Dispersion Widens

(Hedge Co.Net). Equity long/short hedge funds are preparing for a week marked by widening stock dispersion, sector rotation, and heightened earnings sensitivity. After months of index-driven performance, the market is once again rewarding security selection over beta exposure. This environment favors […]

Fed Cuts Rates, Hedge Funds Reprice the Playbook for 2026: From Macro to Equity L/S

(HedgeCo.Net) A major macro catalyst hit markets: the Federal Reserve delivered a 25-basis-point rate cut, and commentary around the decision underscored a more cautious path forward—markets are recalibrating expectations for additional cuts and the neutral rate narrative. Reuters+2Reuters+2 Why hedge funds care […]

Fed Rate Cut Sends Shockwaves Through the Alternative Investment Industry

(HedgeCo.Net) The Federal Reserve’s latest 0.25% rate cut has rippled across global markets, but few sectors have felt the impact as immediately and intensely as the alternative investment industry. Hedge funds, private equity firms, real estate managers, and private-credit funds all spent the […]

Industry Performance Trends: Hedge Funds Continue to Outpace Benchmarks

(HedgeCo.Net) Across the global hedge fund industry, performance metrics continue to paint a strong picture of resilience and outperformance relative to traditional benchmarks — even as market conditions remain complex. According to recent analytics, hedge funds have delivered approximately 15% cumulative returns through November […]