The Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index gained 2.05%1 in February as optimism about the European debt situation and strengthening global economy fuelled rallies in the underlying markets. The MSCI World Index increased 4.55%2 as investor sentiment remained positive for the second month running.
The first two months of 2012 marked the strongest start to a year in the last 12 years, with the Eurekahedge Hedge Funds Index up 4.35% February year to date (YTD). The sector has witnessed gains across the board as risk attitudes have sustained.