Tag Archives: hedge funds
AI & Human Hybridisation: Quant Firms Expand Human Teams, While Discretionary Firms Lean into AI
(HedgeCo.Net) The investment world of hedge funds is undergoing an interesting convergence: quant firms are hiring more human stock-pickers, while discretionary firms are leaning more into artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning. Business Insider+1 Highlights: Firms like Qube Research & Technologies, […]
Jana Partners Teams With Travis Kelce in $200 M Stake in Six Flags
(HedgeCo.Net) The activist hedge fund Jana?Partners, together with NFL star Travis?Kelce and other investors, have amassed a combined ~9% stake (? $200 million in U.S. theme?park operator Six?Flags?Entertainment?Corporation. TradingView The development signals the ongoing appeal of “consumer + entertainment” assets to hedge-fund activists. While […]
Hedge Funds Flocking to Middle East as Hub Expands
(HedgeCo.Net) A notable trend in the hedge fund world is the rapid expansion of activity in the Middle East, particularly in the United Arab Emirates. The CME?Group recently opened a new office in Dubai’s financial centre, signalling strong institutional interest. FNLondon […]
Hedge Funds in Flux: Trader Pay Soars
(HedgeCo.Net) Hedge funds are undergoing a quieter but meaningful transformation in 2025. After years of muted performance and tightening margins, the industry is recalibrating—redoubling focus on niche alpha, embracing AI infrastructure, and adapting to swelling regulatory and macro pressures. Here’s […]
S&P Global Buys With Intelligence for $1.8 B, Expanding Its Reach
(HedgeCo.Net) S&P Global has agreed to acquire private-markets data specialist With Intelligence for $1.8 billion in cash, marking one of its largest technology and analytics deals to date. The London-based company provides research, data, and workflow tools to more than 3,000 clients […]
Ken Griffin Asserts: GenAI Isn’t a Silver Bullet for Hedge Fund Alpha
(HedgeCo.Net) In a recent public comment, Ken Griffin — founder of Citadel — weighed in on the role of generative AI in hedge fund performance, cautioning that GenAI is not a reliable source of alpha on its own. BloombergGriffin’s stance is […]
Star Trader Departs LMR After Mortgage Bond Bet Backfires
(HedgeCo.Net) LMR Partners, a $12.8 billion multistrategy hedge fund, has lost one of its marquee traders, Andrew Berger, following a painful reversal in a mortgage-backed securities (MBS) trade. Business InsiderBerger, who helmed a profitable mortgage desk at LMR, had generated nearly $250 […]
“The Rise of Small, Specialized Hedge Funds and Pressure on the Big Players”
( HedgeCo. Net) One of the more notable trends in 2025 has been the flow of investor capital toward smaller, specialized hedge funds, rather than the traditional mega?funds. Many allocators are rediscovering the value of agility, niche expertise, and differentiated […]
Eisler Capital to Shut Down After Profit Collapse — A Cautionary Tale of Scale, Cost, and Competition”
(HedgeCo.Net) London?based hedge fund Eisler Capital has announced it will wind down operations by the end of 2025 after suffering a steep decline in profitability, mounting costs, and a shrinking capital base. FN London+1 In 2024, Eisler’s profits fell by 65%—from $59.5 million […]
“Quant Strategies Under Pressure: Systematic Hedge Funds Record Daily Losses in October”
(HedgeCo.Net) Quantitative or systematic hedge funds have been caught in a challenging stretch: since October began, many are reporting daily losses, according to a client note from Goldman Sachs. TradingView These funds, which rely on algorithmic models and machine?driven signals, have […]
AI Euphoria and the Bubble Risk: Hedge Funds on Edge
(HedgeCo.Net) Over the past year, hedge funds have doubled down on artificial intelligence (AI) strategies, but warnings are growing louder: the AI boom may produce a sharp correction if expectations overshoot reality. What’s happening now The Bank of England (BoE) […]