September was another winning month for hedge funds as the sector posted its third consecutive month of positive returns. The Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was up 0.96%1 in September and 2.59% for 3Q 2012 while September year-to-date the index is up 4.20%. Global markets rallied strongly during the month on the back of monetary easing steps taken by governments – the MSCI World Index was up by 2.29%2 during the month.