China's private fund assets hit record as quant managers surge... [more]China's private fund industry reached a record size as quantitative managers continued attracting capital and expanding rapidly. The growth highlights rising investor interest in systematic strategies and data-driven trading approaches.
Hedge funds look for opportunities in China beyond AI... [more]Investors are increasingly searching for China-related hedge fund opportunities outside the crowded AI trade. Managers are exploring sectors tied to consumption, healthcare and industrial recovery as they seek differentiated sources of returns.
AI is making even tech hedge funds look like the S&P 500... [more]The dominance of AI-related mega-cap stocks is making many technology-focused hedge funds increasingly resemble broader market indexes. Concentration around a small number of AI winners has made differentiation more difficult for active managers.
Paul Tudor Jones dumps MicroStrategy stock entirely... [more]A prominent hedge fund manager reportedly exited a position in MicroStrategy, a company closely associated with Bitcoin exposure. The move reflects continuing debate around crypto-linked equities and valuation risks.
ECB says leveraged hedge fund bets risk bond market instability... [more]The European Central Bank warned that highly leveraged hedge fund trades could create instability in bond markets during periods of stress. Regulators remain focused on how leverage and concentrated positioning could amplify volatility.
Prediction markets look to institutional investors for next phase of growth... [more]Prediction market platforms are increasingly targeting institutional investors as they seek broader adoption and liquidity growth. Market operators believe hedge funds and professional traders could help legitimize and scale the sector.
BP setback is outweighed by hedge fund backer Elliott Investment, Bloomberg Opinion says... [more]Bloomberg Opinion argued that investor optimism surrounding BP is being supported more by Elliott Investment Management's involvement than by operational execution itself. Activist pressure continues shaping expectations around strategy and shareholder returns.
Ex-Goldman Sachs macro partner left hedge fund after 16 months... [more]It's been a while since Stuart Riley left Goldman Sachs. Riley was a partner and head of London rates trading at the firm back in the day, before Citadel Securities started hiring all Goldman's top macro people. When Riley left Goldman Sachs 2015, it was for hedge fund Rokos Capital Management. Then
French billionaire opposes Ackman's Universal Music bid... [more]A French billionaire is reportedly opposing efforts tied to a bid for Universal Music supported by a Trump ally. The dispute reflects ongoing tensions around media ownership, strategic influence and control of entertainment assets.
Citi sets bold Pershing Square target... [more]Citigroup analysts issued an optimistic outlook involving Pershing Square, highlighting expectations around valuation and future growth potential. The discussion reflects continuing investor interest in publicly traded hedge fund-style investment vehicles.
And, finally: Round and Round They Go... [more]From Newsoftheweird: An Atlanta neighborhood is dealing with an unusual kind of pest: empty Waymo vehicles -- autonomous, driverless cars owned by Alphabet Inc. -- circling cul-de-sacs, ABC News reported on May 15. "I think yesterday morning, we had 50 cars that came through between 6 and 7," one re
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Matthias Knab, Opalesque for New Managers: When BlackRock's Spring 2026 Hedge Fund Outlook landed, much of the commentary focused on its bullish stance toward hedge funds - the rising dispersion, the M&A acceleration, the macro opportunities. But the most important warning in the report has rece..
