June 2022 | Eurekahedge
The benchmark Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was down 0.56% in May 2022 and down 2.66% in 2022. Total assets under management decreased by US$21.5 billion during the month – the sector witnessed performance-based decline of US$2.4 billion while registering net asset outflows of US$19.1 billion.
May 2022 | Eurekahedge
The benchmark Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was down 0.72% in April 2022 and down 1.83% in 2022. Total assets under management decreased by US$19.7 billion during the month as the sector witnessed performance-based growth of US$7.1 billion while registering net asset outflows of US$26.7 billion.
April 2022 | Eurekahedge
The benchmark Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was up 1.35% in March 2022 and down 0.69% in 2022. Total assets under management increased by US$16.4 billion during the month as the sector witnessed performance-based growth of US$19.0 billion while registering net asset outflows of US$2.6 billion.
March 2022 | Eurekahedge
The benchmark Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was down 0.26%[1] in February 2022 and down 1.85% in 2022. Total assets under management decreased by US$9.5 billion during the month as the sector witnessed performance-based decline of US$6.5 billion while registering net asset outflows of US$3.0 billion.
February 2022 | Eurekahedge
The benchmark Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was down 1.23% in January 2022 and up 9.35% in 2021. Total assets under management decreased by US$18.9 billion during the month – the sector witnessed performance-based decline of US$8.8 billion while registering net asset outflows of US$10.1 billion.
January 2022 | Eurekahedge
The benchmark Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was up 1.01%[1] in December 2021 and up 9.49% in 2021. Total assets under management increased by US$24.5 billion during the month as the sector witnessed performance-based gains of US$12.5 billion while registering net asset flows of US$11.9 billion. The total size of the industry now stands at US$2,437.2 billion.
December 2021 | Eurekahedge
The benchmark Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was down 1.14% in November 2021 and up 8.36% in 2021. Total assets under management decreased by US$35.3 billion during the month as the sector witnessed performance-based losses of US$15.9 billion while registering net asset flows of -US$19.4 billion.
November 2021 | Eurekahedge
The benchmark Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was down 1.51% in October 2021 and up 9.81% in 2021. Total assets under management increased by US$26.3 billion during the month as the sector witnessed performance-based gains of US$11.2 billion while registering net asset flows of US$15.1 billion.
October 2021 | Eurekahedge
The benchmark Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was down 0.44% in September 2021 and up 8.14% in 2021. Total assets under management decreased by US$5.6 billion during the month as the sector witnessed performance-based losses of US$7.9 billion while registering net asset flows of US$2.2 billion. The total size of the industry now stands at US$2,418.9 billion.
September 2021 | Eurekahedge
The benchmark Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was up 0.76% in August 2021 and up 8.54% in 2021. Total assets under management increased by US$15.1 billion during the month – the sector witnessed performance-based gains of US$10.9 billion while registering net asset flows of US$4.3 billion. The total size of the industry now stands at US$2,409.8 billion.
August 2021 | Eurekahedge
The benchmark Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was up 0.27% in July 2021 and up 7.85% in 2021. Total assets under management increased by US$11.4 billion during the month – the sector witnessed performance-based losses of US$5.7 billion while registering net asset flows of US$17.1 billion. The total size of the industry now stands at US$2,396.7 billion.
July 2021 | Eurekahedge
The benchmark Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was up 0.26% in June 2021 and up 8.09% in 2021. Total assets under management decreased by US$7.6 billion during the month – the sector witnessed performance-based losses of US$3.5 billion while registering net asset outflows of US$4.1 billion. The total size of the industry now stands at US$2,385.2 billion.
June 2021 | Eurekahedge
The benchmark Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was up 0.87% in May 2021 and up 7.71% in 2021. Total assets under management increased by US$29.2 billion during the month – the sector witnessed performance-based gains of US7.1 billion while registering net asset inflows of US$22.1 billion. The total size of the industry now stands at US$2,372.7 billion.
May 2021 | Eurekahedge
The benchmark Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was up 2.16% in April 2021 and up 6.99% in 2021. Total assets under management increased by US$49.0 billion during the month – the sector witnessed performance-based gains of US28.8 billion while registering net asset inflows of US$20.1 billion. The total size of the industry now stands at US$2,339.0 billion.
April 2021 | Eurekahedge
The benchmark Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was up 0.95% in March 2021 and up 4.79% in 2021. In terms of performance per geographic mandate, Japanese hedge funds recorded the strongest return of 2.81% in March, but North American hedge funds lead the pack in terms of year-to-date performance with their 6.77% return. On the other hand, event-driven and long/short equities outperformed their peers as they returned 1.59% and 1.26% in March respectively.
March 2021 | Eurekahedge
The benchmark Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was up 2.99% in February 2021 and up 4.02% in 2021. Total assets under management increased by US$33.0 billion during the month – the sector witnessed performance-based gains of US23.2 billion while registering net asset inflows of US$9.8 billion. The total size of the industry now stands at US$2,277.0 billion.
February 2021 | Eurekahedge
The benchmark Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was up 0.54% in January 2021 and up 12.11% in 2020. Total assets under management decreased by US$24.6 billion during the month – the sector witnessed performance-based losses of US19.9 billion while registering net asset outflows of US$4.7 billion. The total size of the industry now stands at US$2,234.0 billion.
January 2021 | Eurekahedge
The benchmark Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was up 3.30% in December 2020 and up 11.68% year-to-date. Total assets under management increased by US$42.6 billion during the month - the sector witnessed performance-based gains of US34.4 billion while registering net asset inflows of US$8.2 billion. The total size of the industry now stands at US$2,237.8 billion.
December 2020 | Eurekahedge
The benchmark Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was up 4.50% in November 2020 and up 8.09% year-to-date. Total assets under management increased by US$35.1 billion during the month as the sector witnessed performance-based gains of US26.3 billion while registering net asset inflows of US$8.8 billion.
November 2020 | Eurekahedge
The benchmark Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was down 0.05% in October 2020 and up 3.25% year-to-date. Total assets under management decreased by US$14.5 billion during the month – the sector witnessed performance-based losses of US8.0 billion while registering net asset outflows of US$6.5 billion. The total size of the industry now stands at US$2,136.2 billion.
October 2020 | Eurekahedge
The benchmark Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was down 0.76% in September 2020 and up 3.22% year-to-date. Total assets under management decreased by US$31.4 billion during the month – the sector witnessed performance-based losses of US14.4 billion while registering net asset outflows of US$17.0 billion. The total size of the industry now stands at US$2,158.5 billion.
September 2020 | Eurekahedge
The benchmark Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was up 1.85% in August 2020 and up 3.79% year-to-date. Total assets under management increased by US$17.9 billion during the month – the sector witnessed performance-based gains of US9.6 billion while registering net asset inflows of US$8.3 billion. The total size of the industry now stands at US$2,181.4 billion.
August 2020 | Eurekahedge
The benchmark Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was up 2.52% in July 2020 and up 1.65% year-to-date. Total assets under management decreased by US$43.4 billion during the month – the sector witnessed performance-based gains of US$22.1 billion while registering net asset inflows of US$21.3 billion. The total size of the industry now stands at US$2,151.6 billion.
July 2020 | Eurekahedge
The benchmark Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was up 1.38% in June 2020 and down 1.29% year-to-date. Total assets under management decreased by US$4.3 billion during the month as the sector witnessed performance-based gains of US$2.2 billion while registering net asset outflows of US$6.6 billion. The total size of the industry now stands at US$2,104.6 billion.
June 2020 | Eurekahedge
The benchmark Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was up 2.03% in June 2020 and down 2.63% year-to-date. Total assets under management increased by US$16.7 billion during the month as the sector witnessed performance-based gains of US$9.3 billion while registering net asset inflows of US$7.4 billion. The total size of the industry now stands at US$2,097.9 billion.
May 2020 | Eurekahedge
The benchmark Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was up 4.03% in April 2020 and down 4.33% year-to-date. Total assets under management increased by US$27.0 billion during the month as the sector witnessed performance-based gains of US$24.0 billion while registering net asset inflows of US$3.0 billion. The total size of the industry now stands at US$2,065.5 billion.
April 2020 | Eurekahedge
The benchmark Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was down 4.77% in March 2020 and 6.42% year-to-date. Total assets under management decreased by US$136.2 billion during the month as the sector witnessed performance-based decline of US$94.0 billion while registering net asset outflows of US$42.2 billion. The total size of the industry now stands at US$2,122.9 billion.
March 2020 | Eurekahedge
The benchmark Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was down 1.73% in February 2020 and 1.66% year-to-date. Total assets under management decreased by US$32.1 billion during the month as the sector witnessed performance-based decline of US$33.8 billion while registering net asset inflows of US$1.7 billion. The total size of the industry now stands at US$2,270.6 billion.
February 2020 | Eurekahedge
The benchmark Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was up 0.14% in January and 8.67% in 2019. Total assets under management increased by US$2.0 billion during the month as the sector witnessed performance based increase of US$1.6 billion while registering net asset inflows of US$0.4 billion. The total size of the industry now stands at US$2,304.6 billion.
January 2020 | Eurekahedge
The benchmark Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was up 1.57% in December and 8.74% year-to-date. Total assets under management increased by US$22.1 billion during the month as the sector witnessed performance-based increase of US$17.0 billion while registering net asset inflows of US$5.1 billion. The total size of the industry now stands at US$2,302.2 billion.
December 2019 | Eurekahedge
The benchmark Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was up 0.90% in November and 7.27% year-to-date. Total assets under management increased by US$2.3 billion during the month as the sector witnessed performance-based increase of US$6.0 billion while registering net asset outflows of US$3.7 billion. The total size of the industry now stands at US$2,275.9 billion.
November 2019 | Eurekahedge
The benchmark Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was up 0.31%[1] in October and up 6.27% year-to-date. Total assets under management increased by US$2.9 billion during the month as the sector witnessed performance-based increase of US$2.8 billion while registering net asset inflows of US$0.1 billion. The total size of the industry now stands at US$2,272.8 billion.
October 2019 | Eurekahedge
The benchmark Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was down 0.30% in September, up 5.70% year-to-date. Total assets under management declined by US$2.7 billion during the month as the sector witnessed performance based increase of US$3.4 billion while registering net asset outflows of US$6.2 billion.
September 2019 | Eurekahedge
The benchmark Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was up 0.17% in August and up 6.58% year-to-date. Total assets under management declined by US$4.4 billion during the month as the sector witnessed performance-based decline of US$1.9 billion while registering net asset outflows of US$2.5 billion. The total size of the industry now stands at US$2,282.8 billion.
August 2019 | Eurekahedge
The benchmark Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was up 0.62% in July and up 6.48% year-to-date. Total assets under management increased by US$6.0 billion during the month as the sector witnessed performance based increase of US$18.1 billion while registering net asset outflows of US$12.1 billion. The total size of the industry now stands at US$2,292.4 billion.
July 2019 | Eurekahedge
The benchmark Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was up 1.83% in June, up 5.84% year-to-date. Total assets under management increased by US$9.1 billion during the month as the sector witnessed performance based increase of US$15.5 billion while registering net asset outflows of US$6.4 billion. The total size of the industry now stands at US$2.29 trillion.
June 2019 | Eurekahedge
The benchmark Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was down 0.71% in May, up 4.32% year-to-date. Total assets under management decreased by US$19.2 billion during the month – the sector witnessed performance based decrease of US$18.3 billion while registering net asset outflows of US$0.9 billion. The total size of the industry now stands at US$2.29 trillion.
May 2019 | Eurekahedge
The benchmark Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was up 1.06%[1] in April, 5.15% year-to-date. Total assets under management increased by US$13.3 billion during the month as the sector witnessed performance-based increase of US$15.1 billion while registering net asset outflows of US$1.8 billion. The total size of the industry now stands at US$2.32 trillion.
April 2019 | Eurekahedge
The benchmark Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was up 1.06% in March, 4.36% year-to-date. Total assets under management increased by US$1.8 billion during the month as the sector witnessed a performance-based increase of US$9.8 billion while registering net asset outflows of US$8.0 billion. The total size of the industry now stands at US$2.31 trillion.
March 2019 | Eurekahedge
The benchmark Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was up 0.89% in February and 3.26% year-to-date. Total assets under management decreased by US$1.6 billion during the month as the sector witnessed performance-based increase of US$6.7 billion while registering net asset outflows of US$8.3 billion. The total size of the industry now stands at US$2.32 trillion.
February 2019 | Eurekahedge
The benchmark <em>Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index</em> in January. Total assets under management increased by US$16.9 billion during the month as the sector witnessed performance-based increase of US$22.1 billion while registering net asset outflows of US$5.3 billion. The total size of the industry now stands at US$2.31 trillion.
January 2019 | Eurekahedge
The benchmark Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was down 1.31% in December, down 3.85% year-to-date. Total assets under management decreased by US$23.5 billion during the month as the sector witnessed performance-based decrease of US$11.3 billion while registering net asset outflows of US$12.2 billion. The total size of the industry now stands at US$2.34 trillion.
December 2018 | Eurekahedge
The benchmark Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was down 0.14% in November and down 2.36% year-to-date. Total assets under management decreased by US$17.2 billion during the month as the sector witnessed a performance based decrease of US$5.2 billion while registering net asset outflows of US$12.0 billion. The total size of the industry now stands at US$2.41 trillion.
November 2018 | Eurekahedge
The benchmark Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was down 2.27% in October, down 2.15% year-to-date. Total assets under management decreased by US$38.5 billion during the month as the sector witnessed a performance-based decrease of US$20.7 billion while registering net asset outflows of US$17.9 billion. The total size of the industry now stands at US$2.41 trillion.
October 2018 | Eurekahedge
The benchmark Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was down 0.06% in September, up 0.26% year-to-date. Total assets under management increased by US$1.1 billion during the month as the sector witnessed performance-based increase of US$5.2 billion while registering net asset outflows of US$4.1 billion. The total size of the industry now stands at US$2.45 trillion.
September 2018 | Eurekahedge
The benchmark Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was up 0.09% in August, up 0.45% year-to-date. Total assets under management decreased by US$6.2 billion during the month as the sector witnessed a performance-based decrease of US$3.7 billion while registering net asset outflows of US$2.5 billion. The total size of the industry now stands at US$2.45 trillion.
August 2018 | Eurekahedge
The benchmark Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was up 0.41% in July, up 0.43% year-to-date. Total assets under management increased by US$3.4 billion during the month as the sector witnessed performance-based increase of US$2.0 billion while registering net asset inflows of US$1.5 billion. The total size of the industry now stands at US$2.46 trillion.
July 2018 | Eurekahedge
The benchmark Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was down 0.34% in June, up 0.08% year-to-date. Total assets under management decreased by US$3.8 billion during the month as the sector witnessed performance-based decrease of US$2.4 billion while registering net asset outflows of US$1.3 billion. The total size of the industry now stands at US$2.46 trillion.
June 2018 | Eurekahedge
The benchmark Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was up 0.33% in May and 0.48% year-to-date. Total assets under management (AUM) decreased by US$8.8 billion during the month as the sector witnessed performance-based decrease of US$3.6 billion while registering net asset outflows of US$5.2 billion. The total size of the industry now stands at US$2.47 trillion.
May 2018 | Eurekahedge
The benchmark Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was up 0.56%1 in April, while the MSCI World Index2 was up 1.18% over the month. Total assets under management decreased by US$1.9 billion during the month as the sector witnessed a performance-based increase of US$1.5 billion while registering net asset outflows of US$3.4 billion. The total size of the industry now stands at US$2.48 trillion.
April 2018 | Eurekahedge
The benchmark Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was down 0.54% in March, while the MSCI World Index was down 2.21% over the month. Total assets under management decreased by US$3.1 billion during the month as the sector witnessed performance-based decrease of US$1.3 billion while registering net asset outflows of US$1.7 billion. The total size of the industry now stands at US$2.48 trillion.
March 2018 | Eurekahedge
The benchmark Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was down 1.62% in February, while the MSCI World Index was down 3.68% over the month. Total assets under management decreased by US$39.2 billion during the month as the sector witnessed a performance-based decrease of US$34.2 billion while registering net asset outflows of US$5.0 billion. The total size of the industry now stands at US$2.49 trillion.
February 2018 | Eurekahedge
The benchmark Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was up 2.20% in January, while the MSCI World Index was up 3.78% over the month. Total assets under management (AUM) increased by US$42.0 billion during the month as the sector witnessed performance-based increase of US$20.3 billion while registering net asset inflows of US$21.7 billion. The total size of the industry now stands at US$2.49 trillion.
January 2018 | Eurekahedge
The benchmark Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was up 0.86% in December, while the MSCI World Index up 1.19% over the month. Total assets under management increased by US$21.9 billion during the month as the sector witnessed a performance-based increase of US$9.4 billion while registering net asset inflows of US$12.5 billion. The total size of the industry now stands at US$2.44 trillion.
December 2017 | Eurekahedge
The benchmark Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was up 0.32% in November, while the MSCI World Index was up 1.16% over the month. Total assets under management increased by US$15.0 billion during the month – the sector witnessed the performance-based gaining US$4.3 billion while registering net asset inflows of US$10.7 billion. The total size of the industry now stands at US$2.41 trillion.
November 2017 | Eurekahedge
The benchmark Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was up 1.28% in October, while the MSCI World Index was up 2.56% over the month.
October 2017 | Eurekahedge
The benchmark Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was up 0.42% in September, while the MSCI World Index was up 2.17% over the month. Total assets under management increased by US$10.2 billion during the month – the sector witnessed performance based increase of US$13.0 billion while registering net asset outflows of US$2.8 billion. The total size of the industry now stands at US$2.40 trillion.
September 2017 | Eurekahedge
The benchmark Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was up 0.73% in August, while the MSCI World Index was up 0.15% over the month. Total assets under management increased by US$13.7 billion during the month – the sector witnessed performance based increase of US$9.6 billion while registering net asset inflows of US$4.1 billion. The total size of the industry now stands at US$2.40 trillion.
August 2017 | Eurekahedge
The benchmark Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was up 0.88% in July, while the MSCI World Index was up 1.64% over the month. Total assets under management increased by US$10.1 billion during the month as the sector witnessed a performance-based increase of US$4.7 billion while registering net asset inflows of US$5.4 billion. The total size of the industry now stands at US$2.32 trillion.
July 2017 | Eurekahedge
The benchmark Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was down 0.07% in June, while the MSCI World Index was up 0.18% over the month. Total assets under management decreased by US$4.4 billion during the month as the sector witnessed a performance-based decrease of US$7.7 billion while registering net asset inflows of US$3.3 billion. The total size of the industry now stands at US$2.30 trillion.
June 2017 | Eurekahedge
The benchmark Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was up 0.33% in May, while the MSCI World Index was up 1.09% over the month. Total assets under management increased by US$11.0 billion during the month – the sector witnessed performance based increase of US$6.0 billion while registering net asset inflows of US$5.0 billion. The total size of the industry now stands at US$2.30 trillion.
May 2017 | Eurekahedge
The benchmark Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was up 0.64% in April, while the MSCI World Index was up 1.17% over the month. Total assets under management (AUM) increased by US$9.4 billion during the month as the sector witnessed performance-based increase of US$3.2 billion while registering net asset inflows of US$6.2 billion. The total size of the industry now stands at US$2.28 trillion.
April 2017 | Eurekahedge
The benchmark Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was up 0.34% in March, while the MSCI World Index was up 0.79% over the month. Total assets under management (AUM) increased by US$12.0 billion during the month as the sector witnessed performance-based increase of US$2.7 billion while registering net asset inflows of US$9.3 billion. The total size of the industry now stands at US$ 2.27 trillion.
March 2017 | Eurekahedge
The benchmark Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was up 0.97% in February, while the MSCI World Index was up 2.72% over the month. Total assets under management (AUM) increased by US$26.1 billion during the month as the sector witnessed a performance-based increase of US$14.1 billion while registering net asset inflows of US$11.9 billion. The total size of the industry now stands at US$ 2.26 trillion.
February 2017 | Eurekahedge
The benchmark Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was up 0.87% in January, while the MSCI World Index was up 1.49% over the month. Total assets under management increased by US$2.49 billion during the month as the sector witnessed performance-based increase of US$1.29 billion while registering net asset inflows of US$1.19 billion. The total size of the industry now stands at US$ 2.23 trillion.
January 2017 | Eurekahedge
The benchmark Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was up 1.03% in December, while the MSCI World Index was up 2.38% over the month. Total assets under management increased by US$4.62 billion during the month as the sector witnessed performance-based gains of US$12.24 billion while registering net asset outflows of US$7.62 billion. The total size of the industry now stands at US$2.23 trillion.
December 2016 | Eurekahedge
The benchmark Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was up 0.41% in November, while the MSCI World Index was up 2.88% over the month. Total assets under management decreased by US$9.34 billion during the month as the sector witnessed performance-based declines of US$0.96 billion while registering net asset outflows of US$8.39 billion. The total size of the industry now stands at US$2.23 trillion.
November 2016 | Eurekahedge
The benchmark Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was down 0.48% in October, while the MSCI World Index was down 1.38% over the month. Total assets under management decreased by US$11.40 billion during the month as the sector witnessed a performance-based decrease of US$3.02 billion while registering net asset outflows of US$8.38 billion. The total size of the industry now stands at US$ 2.25 trillion.
October 2016 | Eurekahedge
The benchmark Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was up 0.48% in September, while the MSCI World Index was up 0.19% over the month. Total assets under management decreased by US$5.77 billion during the month as the sector witnessed a performance-based increases of US$2.99 billion while registering net asset outflows of US$8.77 billion. The total size of the industry now stands at US$ 2.26 trillion.
September 2016 | Eurekahedge
The benchmark Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was up 0.03% in August, while the MSCI World Index was up 0.48% over the month. Total assets under management increased by US$0.04 billion during August as the sector witnessed performance-based increases of US$1.44 billion while registering net asset outflows of US$1.40 billion. The total size of the industry now stands at US$ 2.26 trillion.
August 2016 | Eurekahedge
The August 2016 Eurekahedge Report contains qualitative and quantitative analyses on the industry's assets flows and performance over the past month, with a special feature on key trends in global hedge funds.
July 2016 | Eurekahedge
The July 2016 Eurekahedge Report contains qualitative and quantitative analyses on the industry's assets flows and performance over the past month, with a special feature on key trends in European hedge funds and UCITS hedge funds.
June 2016 | Eurekahedge
The June 2016 Eurekahedge Report contains qualitative and quantitative analyses on the industry's assets flows and performance over the past month, with a special feature on key trends in Latin American hedge funds.
May 2016 | Eurekahedge
The May 2016 Eurekahedge Report contains qualitative and quantitative analyses on the industry's assets flows and performance over the past month, with a special feature on key trends in funds of hedge funds.
April 2016 | Eurekahedge
The April 2016 Eurekahedge Report contains qualitative and quantitative analyses on the industry's assets flows and performance over the past month, with a special feature on key trends in global hedge funds.
March 2016 | Eurekahedge
The benchmark Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was up 0.36% in February, while the MSCI World Index was down 1.43% over the month. Total assets under management increased by US$0.89 billion as the sector witnessed performance-based declines of US$4.74 billion while registering net asset inflows of US$5.63 billion. The total size of the industry now stands at US$ 2.22 trillion.
February 2016 | Eurekahedge
The February 2016 Eurekahedge Report contains qualitative and quantitative analyses on the industry's assets flows and performance over the past month, with a special feature on key trends in Islamic funds and private equity funds.
January 2016 | Eurekahedge
The January 2015 Eurekahedge Report contains qualitative and quantitative analyses on the industry's assets flows and performance over the past month, with a special feature on key trends in Asian hedge funds.
December 2015 | Eurekahedge
The December 2015 Eurekahedge Report contains qualitative and quantitative analyses on the industry's assets flows and performance over the past month, with a special feature on key trends in European hedge funds.
November 2015 | Eurekahedge
The November 2015 Eurekahedge Report contains qualitative and quantitative analyses on the industry's assets flows and performance over the past month, with a special feature on key trends in Latin American hedge funds.
October 2015 | Eurekahedge
The October 2015 Eurekahedge Report contains qualitative and quantitative analyses on the industry's assets flows and performance over the past month, with a special feature on key trends in North American hedge funds.
September 2015 | Eurekahedge
The September 2015 Eurekahedge Report contains qualitative and quantitative analyses on the industry's assets flows and performance over the past month, with a special feature on key trends in Asian hedge funds.
August 2015 | Eurekahedge
The August 2015 Eurekahedge Report contains qualitative and quantitative analyses on the industry's assets flows and performance over the past month, with a special feature on key trends in global hedge funds.
July 2015 | Eurekahedge
The July 2015 Eurekahedge Report contains qualitative and quantitative analyses on the industry's assets flows and performance over the past month, with a special feature on key trends in European hedge funds and UCITS hedge funds.
June 2015 | Eurekahedge
The June 2015 Eurekahedge Report contains qualitative and quantitative analyses on the industry's assets flows and performance over the past month, with a special feature on key trends in Latin American hedge funds.
May 2015 | Eurekahedge
The May 2015 Eurekahedge Report contains qualitative and quantitative analyses on the industry's assets flows and performance over the past month, with a special feature on key trends in funds of hedge funds.
April 2015 | Eurekahedge
The April 2015 Eurekahedge Report contains qualitative and quantitative analyses on the industry's assets flows and performance over the past month, with a special feature on key trends in Asian hedge funds.
March 2015 | Eurekahedge
The March 2015 Eurekahedge Report contains qualitative and quantitative analyses on the industry's assets flows and performance over the past month, with a special feature on key trends in North American hedge funds.
February 2015 | Eurekahedge
The February 2015 Eurekahedge Report contains qualitative and quantitative analyses on the industry's assets flows and performance over the past month, with a special feature on key trends in Islamic funds.
January 2015 | Eurekahedge
The January 2015 Eurekahedge Report contains qualitative and quantitative analyses on the industry's assets flows and performance over the past month, with a special feature on key trends in global hedge funds.
December 2014 | Eurekahedge
The benchmark Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was up 1.46% in November, while the MSCI World Index gained 2.34% over the month. Total assets under management increased by US$12.3 billion during the month as the sector witnessed performance-based gains of US$19.64 billion while registering net asset outflows of US$7.4 billion. The total size of the industry now stands at US$2.13 trillion.
November 2014 | Eurekahedge
The benchmark Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was down 0.27% in October, while the MSCI World Index gained 1.15% over the month. Total assets under management decreased by US$1.1 billion during the month as the sector witnessed performance-based gains of US$3.8 billion while registering net asset outflows of US$4.9 billion. The total size of the industry now stands at US$2.13 trillion.
October 2014 | Eurekahedge
The October 2014 Eurekahedge Report contains qualitative and quantitative analyses on the industry's assets flows and performance over the past month, with a special feature on key trends in North American hedge funds and funds of hedge funds.
September 2014 | Eurekahedge
The benchmark Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was up 1.30% in August, while the MSCI World Index gained 2.48% over the month. Total assets under management increased by US$12.7 billion during the month as the sector witnessed performance-based gains of US$12.9 billion while registering net asset outflows of US$0.2 billion. The total size of the industry now stands at US$2.14 trillion.
August 2014 | Eurekahedge
The benchmark Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was down 0.10% in July, while the MSCI World Index declined 0.83% over the month. Total assets under management decreased by US$10.4 billion in the same period. The sector witnessed performance-based losses of US$5.5 billion while registering net asset outflows of US$4.9 billion. The total size of the industry now stands at US$2.12 trillion.
July 2014 | Eurekahedge
The benchmark Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was up 1.25% in June, while the MSCI World Index returned 1.59% over the month. Total assets under management increased by US$3.0 billion during the month and the sector witnessed performance-based gains of US$4.8 billion while registering net asset outflows of US$1.8 billion. The total size of the industry now stands at US$2.12 trillion.
June 2014 | Eurekahedge
The benchmark Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was up 1.12% in May, while the MSCI World Index returned 1.87% over the month. Total assets under management increased by US$13.23 billion during the month – the sector witnessed performance based gains of US$11.15 billion while registering net asset inflows of US$2.08 billion. The total size of the industry now stands at US$2.11 trillion.
May 2014 | Eurekahedge
The benchmark Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was down 0.13% in April, while the MSCI World Index returned a flat 0.08% over the month. Total assets under management increased by US$10.09 billion during the month – the sector witnessed performance-based gains of US$0.58 billion while registering net asset inflows of US$9.51 billion. The total size of the industry now stands at US$2.09 trillion.
April 2014 | Eurekahedge
The benchmark Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was down 0.35% in March, while the MSCI World Index returned a flat 0.04% over the month. Total assets under management increased by US$7.12 billion during the month – the sector witnessed performance-based losses of US$0.97 billion while registering net asset inflows of US$8.09 billion. The total size of the industry now stands at US$2.07 trillion.
March 2014 | Eurekahedge
The benchmark Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was up 1.79% in February, while the MSCI World Index gained 3.87% over the month. Total assets under management increased by US$25.81 billion during the month – the sector witnessed performance-based gains of US$14.84 billion while registering net asset inflows of US$10.97 billion. The total size of the industry now stands at US$2.03 trillion.
February 2014 | Eurekahedge
The benchmark Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was down 0.48% in January, while the MSCI World Index declined 3.74% over the month. Total assets under management decreased by US$4.00 billion during the month – the sector witnessed performance-based losses of US$5.92 billion while registering net asset flows of US$1.92 billion. The total size of the industry now stands at US$ 2.01 trillion.
January 2014 | Eurekahedge
The benchmark Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was up 0.98% in December, while the MSCI World Index gained 1.67% over the month. Total assets under management decreased by US$3.73 billion during the month – the sector witnessed net negative asset flows of US$8.6 billion while registering performance-based gains of US$4.9 billion. The total size of the industry now stands at US$2.0 trillion.
December 2013 | Eurekahedge
The benchmark Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was up 1.31% in November, outperforming the MSCI World Index which gained 1.27% over the month. Total assets under management decreased by US$1.45 billion during the month – the sector witnessed net negative asset flows of US$3.96 billion while registering performance-based gains of US$2.51 billion. The total size of the industry now stands at US$1.99 trillion.
November 2013 | Eurekahedge
The benchmark Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was up 1.41% in October, lagging behind the MSCI World Index which gained 3.75% over the month. Total assets under management increased by US$19.71 billion during the month and the sector witnessed net positive asset flows of US$1.16 billion, while also registering performance-based gains of US$18.55 billion. The total size of the industry now stands at US$1.97 trillion.
October 2013 | Eurekahedge
The benchmark Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was up 1.18% in September, lagging behind the MSCI World Index which gained 3.87% over the month. Total assets under management increased by US$4.24 billion during the month. The sector witnessed net positive asset flows of US$1.23 billion while also registering performance-based gains of US$3.01 billion. The total size of the industry now stands at US$1.91 trillion.
September 2013 | Eurekahedge
The benchmark Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was down 0.23% in August while the MSCI World Index declined 2.26% over the month. Total assets under management decreased by US$6.3 billion during the month and the sector witnessed net negative asset flows of US$1.62 billion while also posting losses of US$4.67 billion from performance. The total size of the industry now stands at US$1.90 trillion.
August 2013 | Eurekahedge
The benchmark Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index gained 1.02% in July while the MSCI World Index was up 4.41% over the month. Total assets under management increased by nearly US$15 billion during the month – the sector witnessed net positive asset flows of US$4.98 billion while gaining US$10.07 billion through performance-based gains. The total size of the industry now stands at US$1.89 trillion.
July 2013 | Eurekahedge
The benchmark Eurekahedge Hedge Fund index declined 0.69% in June while the MSCI World Index was down 3.10% over the month. Total assets under management were down by US$20.94 billion during June – the sector witnessed net negative asset flows of US$2.12 billion while losing US$18.82 billion through performance based losses. The total size of the industry now stands at US$1.89 trillion.
June 2013 | Eurekahedge
The benchmark Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was up 0.40% in May while the MSCI World Index was down 0.45% over the month. Total assets under management were up by US$3.06 billion during May – the sector witnessed net positive asset flows of US$4.59 billion while losing US$1.53 billion through performance-based losses. The total size of the industry now stands at US$1.88 trillion.
May 2013 | Eurekahedge
Hedge funds posted positive returns in April, amid divergent trends in global markets. The benchmark Eurekahedge Hedge Fund index was up 0.87% while the MSCI World Index was up 2.02% over the month. Total assets under management were up by US$19.87 billion during April – the sector witnessed net positive asset flows of US$7.13 billion while witnessing profits of US$12.75 billion through performance-based gains. The total size of the industry now stands at US$1.87 trillion.
April 2013 | Eurekahedge
Hedge funds posted positive returns in March, amid divergent trends in global markets. The benchmark Eurekahedge Hedge Fund index was up 0.69% while the MSCI World Index was up 1.76% over the month. Total assets under management were up by US$9.19 billion during March and the sector witnessed net positive asset flows of US$2.20 billion along with profits of US$6.99 billion through performance-based gains. The total size of the industry now stands at US$1.83 trillion.
March 2013 | Eurekahedge
Hedge funds outperformed the markets and delivered marginally positive returns in February. The benchmark Eurekahedge Hedge Fund index was up 0.22% while the MSCI World Index was down 0.07% over the month. Total assets under management were up by US$5.00 billion during February – the sector witnessed net positive asset flows of US$5.35 billion while losing US$0.35 billion through performance-based losses. The total size of the industry now stands at US$1.81 trillion.
February 2013 | Eurekahedge
Hedge funds posted their strongest January performance since 2006 amid rallying equity markets globally. The benchmark Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was up 2.32% while the MSCI World Index gained 4.66% over the month. Total assets under management were up by US$17.8 billion during December – the sector added performance-based gains of US$13.9 billion while also witnessing net positive asset flows of US$3.9 billion. The total size of the industry now stands at US$1.79 trillion
January 2013 | Eurekahedge
Hedge funds delivered positive performance in December, despite mid-month trend reversals in various sectors due to increased risk appetite. The benchmark Eurekahedge Hedge Fund index was up 1.46% while the MSCI World Index gained 2.22% over the month. Total assets under management were up by US$1.4 billion during December – the sector added performance-based gains of US$9.9 billion while witnessing net negative asset flows of US$8.5 billion. The total size of the industry now stands at US$1.77 trillion.
December 2012 | Eurekahedge
Hedge funds delivered positive performance in November, despite mid-month trend reversals in various sectors due to increased risk appetite. The benchmark Eurekahedge Hedge Fund index was up 0.42% while the MSCI World Index gained 1.05% over the month. Total assets under management were up by US$7.68 billion during November, of which US$5.85 billion were added through net positive asset flows and the remaining US$1.82 billion through performance-based gains. The total size of the industry now stands at US$1.77 trillion.
November 2012 | Eurekahedge
Hedge funds witnessed a flat to marginally negative performance in October, amid falling equity markets, trend reversals in various sectors and increasing risk aversion among investors. The benchmark Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was down 0.19%1 while the MSCI World Index dropped by 0.76%2 over the month. Total assets under management (AUM) declined by US$11.47 billion during October, of which US$5.8 billion were attributed to performance and the remaining US$5.68 billion due to net outflows - bringing the total size of the industry to US$1.76 trillion.
October 2012 | Eurekahedge
Hedge funds witnessed a third consecutive month of gains in September amid rallying markets and further monetary stimulus from major central banks around the globe. The benchmark Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index rose 1.03%1 while the MSCI World Index returned 2.29%2 over the month. US$8.1 billion in total assets were added during September, of which US$5.1 billion came from managers’ performance while the remaining US$2.9 billion came from investment inflows bringing the total size of the industry to US$1.76 trillion.
September 2012 | Eurekahedge
Hedge funds recorded their second month of gains in August amid rallying markets and further monetary stimulus from major central banks around the globe. The benchmark Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index rose 0.63%1 while the MSCI World Index returned 1.64%2 over the month. US$7.83 billion in total assets were added during August, of which US$2.88 billion came from managers’ performance and the remaining US$4.95 billion from investment inflows. Total industry size now stands at US$1.74 trillion, the highest level since April 2012.
August 2012 | Eurekahedge
Hedge funds rebounded 1.10%1 in July after four months of negative returns, outperforming underlying markets by a small margin as the MSCI World Index returned 1.05%2 over the month. Most regional and strategic mandates witnessed net gains by the end of July in part due to strong rallies in the commodities and fixed income sectors. Managers added US$14.75 billion to their books through performance while investors withdrew a net US$4.19 billion from hedge funds bringing the size of the industry to US$1.74 trillion.
July 2012 | Eurekahedge
Hedge funds were down for the fourth consecutive month in June, as economies in Europe announced recessions and frequent shifts in risk sentiment made it a difficult environment for traders. The composite Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index registered a marginal loss of 0.14%1while the MSCI World and the S&P Goldman Sachs Commodity Indices were up 3.65% and 1.20% respectively. Hedge funds recorded a decline of US$8.2 billion as negative performance and client redemptions led to the fall in assets under management. Total industry assets are still higher by 1.53% year-to-date and remain above the US$1.73 trillion mark.
June 2012 | Eurekahedge
Hedge funds outperformed underlying markets by 7.77%1 in May. The composite Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was down only 1.55% on the month as regional equities around the globe tumbled. Comparatively, the MSCI World Index lost 9.32% while stocks in Europe and Latin America witnessed losses of 13.42% and 13.48% respectively. All regional hedge fund mandates finished the month with negative returns although managers across the board were able to control their losses and protect their portfolios. Political instability in Europe, coupled with slowing growth in China prompted clients to redeem US$8.68 billion from hedge funds, while performance flows amounted to a decline of US$5.01 billion. Total industry assets however are higher by 2.42% year-to-date and remain above the US$1.74 trillion mark.
May 2012 | Eurekahedge
Hedge funds outperformed underlying markets in April with a -0.17%1 return and witnessed strong net flows of US$10.41 billion from investors. Total inflows amounted to US$28.13 billion while client redemptions added to US$17.72 billion. The MSCI World Index dropped 1.62% on the back of rising eurozone sovereign yields, weak US economic data and slow Chinese growth. Managers added US$1.34 billion through performance with Latin American focused and relative value mandates delivering the highest returns. Total assets under management rose back above the US$1.76 trillion mark primarily due to asset gains seen in long/short equity and North American funds.
April 2012 | Eurekahedge
The Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was flat to marginally negative through March, losing 0.18%1 for the month, with the year-to-date figure standing at 4.08%. Japanese hedge funds posted the best monthly returns among regional mandates while Latin American, Asia ex-Japan and European managers outperformed their underlying equity markets. Managers increased their total assets for the quarter by US$47.9 billion through performance and investment flows, with the former accounting for US$40 billion of capital flows. Inflows from investors in the first three months of 2012 amounted to US$7.9 billion, bringing the current assets under management to US$1.75 trillion
March 2012 | Eurekahedge
The Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index gained 2.05%1 in February, bringing its year to date returns to 4.30%. The industry is enjoying its strongest start to a year in 12 years as all regional and strategic mandates have reported net gains for two consecutive months. Meanwhile, the asset weighted Mizuho-Eurekahedge Index was up 1.80% and 1.77% in February and January respectively. Managers attracted US$320 million of inflows during the month while performance added US$11.17 billion to total assets under management. Overall assets increased by US$11.49 billion to US$1.75 trillion boosted by rallying underlying capital markets and higher risk appetite.
February 2012 | Eurekahedge
Hedge funds started 2012 on a strong note, as the composite Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index rose 2.1%1 on the month. Rallying equity markets, on the back of a sharp increase in risk appetite, coupled with marked reversals across some other asset classes – such as commodities and currencies – were among the factors responsible for the month’s gains. Additionally, better than expected economic data coupled with easy monetary conditions (in the form of bond purchases) further improved investor sentiment during January. Total hedge fund assets under management climbed back above the US$1.72 trillion mark, through US$11.35 billion of performance based growth and US$3.66 billion of net asset inflows
January 2012 | Eurekahedge
Hedge funds posted an average return of -0.2% in December, outperforming global equity markets by 0.2% as managers focused on protecting their capital through yet another month of high volatility in the underlying markets. The MSCI World Index fell by 0.4% during the month, closing the year down by 9.9%. Managers lost US$6.61 billion during the month, mainly through net outflows as investors looking to rebalance their portfolios for the next year withdrew their capital. December marked the fifth consecutive month of negative net flows – total hedge fund assets have fallen to US$1.71 trillion over the last five months of the year.
December 2011 | Eurekahedge
Hedge funds posted an average return of -0.87%1 in November, outperforming global equity markets by 2.35% as managers focused on capital preservation strategies. The MSCI World Index fell by as much as 10% during the course of the month, before a month-end rally. At the same time, risk aversion remained high with the Euro zone debt issues continuing to weigh in on investor sentiment. Managers lost US$9.92 billion of assets mainly through investment outflows while performance was also in negative territory. November marks the fourth consecutive month of negative net flows this year. Total hedge fund assets under management have retraced to the US$1.73 trillion mark, the same level as it was in January of this year.
November 2011 | Eurekahedge
Hedge funds were up 2.04% in October amid a reversal in the negative market sentiment and rallying equity markets. Managers investing in equities and high yield assets delivered the best performance during the month, with long/short equity funds witnessing their best month since May 2009. All regional mandates finished the month in positive territory with Asia ex-Japan funds leading the way with gains of 3.93%. However net asset flows remained slightly negative with net redemptions of US$4.6 billion.
October 2011 | Eurekahedge
Hedge funds outperformed global equity markets yet again in September (-2.69% vs. -9.98% for the MSCI AC World Index) as managers focused on hedging strategies and short-term directional trades. All regional mandates finished the month with losses but fixed income and Latin American hedge funds are still in positive territory YTD. Managers lost more than US$37 billion in total assets through the month as investors accounted for US$20.98 billion of net outflows. Hedge funds now oversee US$1.76 trillion of capital - the lowest figure since March 2011.
September 2011 | Eurekahedge
Hedge funds posted an average return of -2.13%1 in August, outperforming global equity markets by 5.57% as managers focused on capital preservation strategies. The MSCI World Index tumbled 7.70% off the back of a downgrade of US Treasuries, which also sent the S&P Goldman Sachs Commodity Index down by 1.85% for the month. Managers lost US$3.2 billion of assets through performance, but capital flows from investors continued to be very robust as August marked the ninth consecutive month of positive flows; an increase of US$1.51 billion. Overall hedge fund assets under management remained above the US$1.8 trillion mark, the highest level since September 2008.
August 2011 | Eurekahedge
Hedge Funds were up 0.44% in July as the managers provided downturn protection to their portfolios in a month that saw global equity markets decline. The MSCI World Index dropped 2.59% as risk appetite waned across high yielding assets. Investors however increased allocation to hedge funds as $4.34 billion of net inflows were recorded for the industry. This is the eighth consecutive month of positive net flows in the year, making 2011 one of the strongest years on record in terms of capital allocation to hedge funds.
July 2011 | Eurekahedge
Hedge funds were down for the second consecutive month in June, as the Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index lost 1.22%1 during the month. Most regional hedge funds ended the month with negative returns while Japanese managers delivered marginal gains of 0.25%. The industry attracted $2.6 billion in net asset flows while performance based losses were $11.14 billion.
June 2011 | Eurekahedge
Hedge funds ended their ten month winning run in May, as the Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index lost 1.24%1 during the month. Most regional hedge funds ended the month with negative returns while Latin American managers delivered gains of 0.42%. Despite the high volatility, managers across the regions were able to outperform the underlying markets and deliver significant downside protection. The industry attracted $8.14 billion in net asset flows while performance based losses were $13.13 billion.
May 2011 | Eurekahedge
Hedge funds recorded the tenth consecutive month of positive returns in April as the Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index gained 1.58%%1. Most regional hedge funds ended the month with positive returns while Japanese managers delivered downside protection and outperformed their underlying market indices. The industry attracted $28.33 billion in net asset flows while performance based growth was $23.97 billion. Total assets under management increased by US$52.30 billion to cross the US$1.8 trillion mark by the end of April.
April 2011 | Eurekahedge
Hedge funds recorded the ninth consecutive month of positive returns in March as the Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index gained 0.15% as most regional hedge funds delivered downside protection and outperformed their respective underlying market indices. The industry attracted US$13.87 billion in net asset flows while performance-based growth was US$4.54 billion. Total assets under management increased by US$18.41 billion to cross US$1.75 trillion by the end of March.
March 2011 | Eurekahedge
After seven months of strong growth, the global hedge fund industry continued to advance with a 1.09% performance gain in February. Hedge fund managers witnessed robust inflows of US$12.37 billion during the month while performance-based net flows amounted to US$9.99 billion. Total assets under management crossed US$1.72 trillion for the first time since September 2008. Year-to-date, hedge funds have attracted US$29.53 billion from investors, far above the US$10.69 billion of inflows over the same period last year.
February 2011 | Eurekahedge
Hedge funds recorded the seventh consecutive month of positive returns in January as the Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index gained 0.06% amid mixed performances seen across regional and strategic mandates. The industry attracted US$3.39 billion in net asset flows while performance-based growth was negative US$2.13 billion. Total assets under management increased by US$1.26 billion to reach US$1.68 trillion.
January 2011 | Eurekahedge
Hedge funds were up 3.01% in December as the underlying markets trended upwards in a year-end rally. The sector witnessed performance-based growth of US$25.98 billion in December while also gaining US$8.11 billion through net positive asset flows. All regional and strategic mandates posted positive returns for the month as well as for 2010 – a quick glance at the list of top 12 best performing billion dollar hedge funds of 2010 (Pg 12) displays a healthy mix of strategies and regions. The Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index closed the year with a double-digit growth of 10.93%, ahead of global markets by 3.10% – the MSCI World Index was up 7.83% in 2010.
December 2010 | Eurekahedge
Hedge funds outperformed the underlying markets in November by posting positive returns of 0.40% , amid volatile market conditions and falling risk appetites. All regional mandates ended the month with flat to positive returns as the Eurekahedge Hedge Funds Index witnessed the fifth consecutive month of back-to-back positive returns. The Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index is up 7.72% YTD November, leading the MSCI World Index by 5.57%. The sector witnessed performance-based losses US$2.36 billion while asset flows were flat to slightly negative.
November 2010 | Eurekahedge
October marked a strong start to the fourth quarter as hedge funds registered their fourth consecutive month of positive results. The Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index posted a 2.27% gain in October, with all regional and strategic mandates in the black. Managers also witnessed net inflows of US$10.2 billion in the month, increasing the total year-to-date net flows into the industry to $61 billion. Additionally, hedge funds added $17.95 billion through performance-based gains, bringing the size of the industry to US$1.63 trillion.
October 2010 | Eurekahedge
The Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was up for the third consecutive month with a 3.29% gain in September, bringing the year-to-date return to a healthy 5.02%. Global hedge funds have continuously outperformed underlying markets this year, with the average hedge fund beating the MSCI World Index by 5.1% year-to-date. September also saw strong asset flows, with the industry gaining US$15.6 billion through net allocations.
September 2010 | Eurekahedge
The Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index gained 0.44% in August, bringing its 2010 year-to-date returns to 1.70%. Global hedge funds have continuously outperformed underlying markets this year, with the average hedge fund beating the MSCI World Index by 9.21% year-to-date. Consequently, assets under management have surpassed $1.54 trillion – highest level since December 2008. Investors committed $26.35 billion of capital to hedge funds last month while managers' performance contributed $9.0 billion to the gains for the month.
August 2010 | Eurekahedge
The global hedge fund industry witnessed US$10.41 billion of net inflows in July while managers added US$7.71 billion through performance, pushing total hedge fund assets under management to $1.52 trillion. The Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was up 1.47% in July, with broad gains seen across all regional mandates and strategies.
July 2010 | Eurekahedge
The composite Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was down 0.59% in June; however hedge funds continued to outperform underlying markets significantly as the MSCI World Index lost 3.56% in the month. Hedge funds also attracted capital for the second month running, bringing the total size of the industry to US$1.51 trillion.
June 2010 | Eurekahedge
The global hedge fund industry continued to attract capital in May as net flows from investors were positive for the fourth consecutive month. The composite Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was down 2.33%; however, hedge funds continued to outperform underlying markets significantly as the MSCI World Index lost 9.9% in the month.
May 2010 | Eurekahedge
The global hedge fund industry continued to post positive returns in April, once again outperforming the underlying markets. April was also the third consecutive month of net capital inflows as more investors look to hedge funds for consistent risk-adjusted returns. The Eurekahedge Global Hedge Fund Index was up 1.24% in the month with net inflows of US$1.8 billion, bringing the total size of the industry to US$1.53 trillion.
April 2010 | Eurekahedge
The global hedge fund industry is off to a healthy start in 2010 with strong first quarter performance numbers and robust capital inflows. March was another month of positive performance as managers skilfully captured most of the upside in the trending markets; the Eurekahedge Global Hedge Fund Index was up 2.5% in the month. Managers also attracted capital with net inflows of US$2.83 billion, bringing the total size of the industry to US$1.5 trillion.
March 2010 | Eurekahedge
After a month of negative returns and asset flows, hedge funds rebounded in February to bring the assets under management back to US$1.48 trillion. Managers attracted capital during the month with net inflows of US$4.33 billion while asset growth due to performance stood at US$2.46 billion. Managers skilfully navigated the mid-month reversals in market themes while underlying markets ended the month in positive territory – the Eurekahedge Global Hedge Fund Index posted gains of 0.59% and the MSCI World Index was up 1.23% in February.
February 2010 | Eurekahedge
After eight months of strong growth, the global hedge fund industry saw its assets decline marginally by US$2.85 billion in January. Net inflows were relatively modest through the month, standing at US$0.14 billion while performance-based losses stood at US$3 billion. The Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was down 0.86% in January, the MSCI World Index fell by 4.2% and the CRB Commodity Price Index declined by 6%.
January 2010 | Eurekahedge
The global hedge fund industry witnessed its eighth month of capital growth, gaining US$4.6 billion through December. Net inflows were relatively modest through the month, standing at US$0.6 billion while performance-based gains accounted for US$4 billion. The Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index up was 1.07% in December, bringing the November YTD figure to 19.37% - the highest yearly returns since 2003.
December 2009 | Eurekahedge
The global hedge fund industry witnessed its seventh month of capital growth, gaining US$14.93 billion through November. Net inflows stood at US$5 billion through the month while performance-based gains accounted for US$9.9 billion. The Eurekahedge Global Hedge Fund Index up was 1.85% in November, bringing the November YTD figure to 18.24% – the highest November YTD figure on record.
November 2009 | Eurekahedge
The Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was flat to marginally negative through October, returning -0.3% for the month, with the YTD figure standing at 16.1%. Emerging markets hedge funds posted positive returns, while US- and Europe-based managers outperformed the underlying regional markets. Managers attracted capital for the sixth consecutive month with net inflows of US$10.2 billion in October, bringing the current assets under management to US$1.45 trillion and is on track to hit the US$1.5 trillion mark by end-2009.
October 2009 | Eurekahedge
The Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index rose 2.6% in September, bringing its YTD returns to 16.1%. Managers attracted capital for the fifth consecutive month with net inflows of US$15.1 billion in September, bringing the current assets under management to US$1.43 trillion. The industry is on track to hit the US$1.5 trillion mark by year-end, with performance being positive (or flat at worst) on average for the rest of the year, irrespective of how the underlying markets fare.
September 2009 | Eurekahedge
The Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index rose 1.2% in August, bringing its YTD returns to 13.2%. Managers attracted capital for the fourth consecutive month, with net inflows of US$12.6 billion in August and assets up nearly US$100 billion since their April-2009 lows, currently standing at US$1.38 trillion. We expect the industry’s assets to hit US$1.5 trillion by the year-end, with performance being positive (or flat at worst), on average, for the rest of the year irrespective of how the underlying markets fare.
August 2009 | Eurekahedge
The Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index rose 2.2% in July, bringing its YTD returns to 12% - the best year-to-July returns on record. Since the start of 2007, hedge funds returned 13% on average, compared to a 30% loss for the S&P 500. Assets under management rose for the third consecutive month in July, also marking the third straight month of net inflows into hedge funds, resulting in a nearly US$11 billion increase to US$1.35 trillion.
July 2009 | Eurekahedge
After its best 3-month period on record, the Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index finished flat (0.2%) in June, to end the first half of 2009 up a healthy 9.5%. Hedge funds attracted US$19 billion of fresh capital (gross) in June, marking their second consecutive month of net inflows of US$6 billion; hedge fund assets as at end-1H2009 stood at US$1.33 trillion.
June 2009 | Eurekahedge
The global hedge fund industry witnessed its first net inflow of US$11.3 billion in 10 months and the largest amount of capital appreciation from performance (US$19 billion) in a year, for total growth of US$30.3 billion. The Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was up 5.4% in May, registering its best monthly return in almost a decade.
May 2009 | Eurekahedge
Gross inflows of US$15 billion in April, up from US$12 billion and US$4 billion in March and February respectively. Net redemptions of US$25 billion, down from a monthly average of US$65 billion for the preceding six months, bringing industry assets to US$1.3 trillion. Hedge funds up 3.9% YTD, while the DJIA is down 6.9% as at end April.
April 2009 | Eurekahedge
The Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index rose 1.4% in March, ending 1Q2009 up 1% while the MSCI World Index lost 12.5% YTD. Redemptions eased further during the month, to US$16 billion, with hedge fund assets as at March 2009 at US$1.34 trillion. We expect redemptions to slow further in the second quarter, be flat in the third and expect net inflows in 4Q2009.
March 2009 | Eurekahedge
Hedge funds turned in stable returns (-0.8%) in February. Hedge fund assets stand at US$1.36 trillion. Though fresh inflows were overshadowed by redemption of US$25 billion, pressures are expected to ease going forward.
February 2009 | Eurekahedge
Hedge funds posted 0.2% return in January, putting the year on a good start. Hedge fund assets fell US$69 billion to US$1.4 trillion as at end-January.
January 2009 | Eurekahedge
Hedge funds returned a healthy 1%, wrapping up a tumultuous 2008 at -12.3%. Hedge fund assets fell US$380 billion or 20% in 2008, from just under US$1.9 trillion to just over US$1.5 trillion.
December 2008 | Eurekahedge
Hedge funds weathered another harsh month in November; the composite Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was down only 0.71% on the month, as global equities and commodities tumbled (the MSCI World Index and Reuters CRB Index lost -6.7% and -9.7% respectively).
November 2008 | Eurekahedge
Hedge funds weathered another harsh month in October; the composite Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was down only 3.9% on the month, as global equities and commodities tumbled (the MSCI World Index and Reuters CRB Index lost 19.1% and 18.3% respectively).
October 2008 | Eurekahedge
The Eurekahedge Report – October 2008
February 2003 | Eurekahedge
Prologue: The Beginning of the Year for Asia
Back in January 2002, the consensus view on Asian markets was remarkably positive - the military action against the Taliban in Afghanistan was efficiently coming to a close, the U.S. consumer was leading the general economy out of the 2001 recession, Korean exporters and domestic consumption were steamrolling ahead and Asian equities were still trading at historically low p/e ratios even after the market bounce in the 4Q of 2001.
