The case for commodities and active management... [more]Investor appetite for commodity exposure is renewed, and a wave of new products is following. As the menu of options grows, so does the need to look past the label and understand how each one delivers exposure.
Tim Pickering, founder and CIO of
Hedge funds eye top commodity traders amid volatile markets... [more]Hedge funds are increasingly targeting experienced commodity traders as volatility across energy, metals and agricultural markets creates new opportunities. Firms are competing aggressively for talent that can navigate rapidly changing macroeconomic and geopolitical conditions.
Rokos next hedge fund weighing to pay outsiders for stockpicking ideas... [more]Rokos Capital Management is reportedly considering a model that would compensate external investors and analysts for investment ideas. The move follows a broader trend among hedge funds seeking differentiated sources of alpha in increasingly competitive markets.
Tiger Cubs' Maverick Capital sees AI bubble risks but remains invested... [more]Maverick Capital discussed both the opportunities and risks associated with the AI investment boom. While the firm sees signs of speculative excess in some areas, it believes selected companies remain well positioned to benefit from long-term adoption trends.
Verde Asset keeps dollar hedge against potential Lula 4... [more]Brazilian asset manager Verde Asset Management is maintaining its US dollar hedge as protection against political and economic uncertainty associated with a possible future Lula administration. The position reflects ongoing concerns about fiscal policy and market stability.
For warning signs of the next global financial crisis, watch the activities of both banks and nonbanks... [more]The Atlantic Council argues that future financial instability may emerge from interactions between traditional banks and non-bank financial institutions such as hedge funds and private credit firms. The article highlights the importance of monitoring leverage, liquidity and interconnectedness across
Virginia Retirement System commits USD 1 billion... [more]Virginia Retirement System has approved a USD 1 billion commitment as part of its investment program. The allocation reflects continued interest by large institutional investors in alternative assets and long-term diversification strategies.
Almost every hedge fund now uses AI. Almost none of them let it trade... [more]Hedge funds have broadly adopted artificial intelligence for research, data analysis and operational support, but most firms remain reluctant to give AI direct control over trading decisions. Human oversight continues to play a central role in portfolio management and risk control.
Can AI chatbots pick stock market winners?... [more]Investors are increasingly testing whether AI-powered chatbots can identify attractive investment opportunities. The article examines the strengths and limitations of large language models when applied to stock selection and market forecasting.
Greece offers tax incentives to attract hedge funds and become an investment hub... [more]Greece is introducing tax incentives aimed at attracting hedge funds, family offices and other investment firms. Policymakers hope the measures will strengthen Athens' position as a regional financial center and attract international capital.
Currency traders weigh in for US dollar rise after hawkish Fed remark... [more]Currency traders increased expectations for a stronger US dollar following hawkish comments from Federal Reserve officials. The reaction reflects continuing sensitivity to interest rate expectations and monetary policy signals.
And, finally: One for the movies... [more]From Newsoftheweird: One Scottish woman's home has become a local attraction after she decorated it to look like Barbie's Dreamhouse, the Mirror reported on June 9. Nicole Watt, 27, of Carluke, Scotland, says she was inspired by the Barbie fans in her life: her three young daughters. Watt says she s
In an era of deepfakes, phantom fortunes, and narrative warfare, the challenge of distinguishing reality from illusion has never been more acute. For those stewarding generational wealth, the stakes are existential. This 11th edition of Horizons delves into the critical quest for clarity, offering a toolkit to navigate a world rife with deception and to build a foundation of verifiable trust.
Our journey begins with a chilling investigation into
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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..
