The tax-focused hedge fund craze taking over Wall Street... [more]From the FT: Hedge funds have added $90bn in assets from a strategy that slashes wealthy investors' tax bills since the start of last year, making the controversial area
Macro hedge funds hammered in China as Bridgewater loses 5.6%... [more]Macro hedge funds suffered losses tied to China exposure, with Bridgewater Associates down 5.6% amid market volatility. The drawdown highlights how positioning in Chinese assets has become increasingly difficult as policy uncertainty and growth concerns persist.
Defence company Lockheed Martin bumps up VC investment fund to $1bn... [more]Lockheed Martin is increasing its venture capital fund to $1bn, signaling a stronger commitment to innovation in defense and adjacent technologies. The expansion underscores how major corporates are using venture investing to secure future capabilities.
Hedge funds pivot bearish on dollar as macro outlook shifts... [more]Hedge funds are turning increasingly bearish on the US dollar as expectations shift around interest rates and global growth. The positioning reflects broader macro bets that currency dynamics could change significantly in the coming months.
Why are Bitcoin and Ethereum acting like risk assets now... [more]Bitcoin and Ethereum are behaving more like traditional risk assets, moving in tandem with equities during market swings. This trend challenges the narrative of crypto as a diversification tool and highlights its integration into broader financial markets.
Regal's Aitken sees one of the great long-short trades of his career... [more]Regal Funds Management's Phil Aitken believes current market conditions present a rare opportunity for long-short investors. He points to dislocations that could generate significant alpha for active managers.
Hedge funds built for crypto turn to oil and gold on 24/7 venues... [more]Hedge funds originally focused on crypto are increasingly trading commodities like oil and gold on round-the-clock platforms. This shift reflects the convergence of digital and traditional asset trading infrastructures.
Hedge fund leverage powered by a few key banks sparks concerns... [more]Regulators and market participants are growing concerned about hedge fund leverage concentrated among a small number of banks. The situation raises systemic risk questions similar to past financial stress events.
Public Investment Fund strategy update highlights global expansion... [more]Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund continues to expand globally, focusing on strategic sectors and international partnerships. The fund remains a central pillar of the kingdom's economic diversification plans.
Hedge fund boss named as buyer of Nick Candy's Chelsea mansion... [more]A hedge fund executive has been identified as the buyer of a high-profile Chelsea mansion previously owned by Nick Candy. The deal underscores continued demand for prime London real estate among financial elites.
And, finally: Another proof our money is going down the drain... [more]From Newsoftheweird: KABC-TV reported on April 6 that a man at an Orange County, California, gas station sat in his car and refused to leave until he was given $55 in gas. When Irvine Police Department officers arrived, he told them, "I sincerely believe that money as a unit of payment is not real."
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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..
