The case for commodities and active management... [more]By Opalesque: 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 fund revival continues as Kern County Employees hikes target allocation... [more]The Kern County Employees' Retirement Association has approved a new hedge fund investment allocation as part of its broader portfolio strategy. Public pension plans continue evaluating hedge funds as a source of diversification and risk-adjusted returns in uncertain markets.
D.E. Shaw may close USD 5 billion Lithic fund next month... [more]D.E. Shaw is reportedly considering closing its USD 5 billion Lithic fund to new investors. The move would follow strong asset growth and reflects a common industry practice of limiting inflows to preserve investment flexibility and performance.
Rokos, Melqart advance in another strong month for hedge funds... [more]Rokos Capital Management and Melqart Asset Management were among the hedge funds posting gains during another favorable month for the industry. Macro and event-driven strategies benefited from continued volatility and shifting expectations around rates and geopolitics.
OpenAI backers include hedge fund heavyweights poised for IPO payoff... [more]Several prominent hedge fund managers are among the investors that backed OpenAI before its rise to global prominence. The article examines which alternative investment firms could see significant gains if OpenAI eventually pursues a public listing.
Coinbase Advisor becomes one of the first SEC-registered AI investment advisors... [more]A Coinbase advisor has introduced an SEC-registered investment platform that incorporates artificial intelligence into portfolio management. The launch reflects growing efforts to blend regulated investment products with AI-driven decision making.
Hedge fund backer Stable deepens private credit push... [more]Stable, a firm known for supporting hedge fund managers, is expanding further into private credit. The move highlights continued investor demand for private lending strategies and the convergence between hedge funds and private markets.
A popular AI-investing strategy is facing a major shift, hedge fund CIO says... [more]Investors have poured money into a widely adopted AI investment strategy, but analysts are increasingly warning about crowding, valuations and concentration risk. The article examines whether enthusiasm for AI-linked stocks has outpaced fundamentals.
Q&A with Ian Winer, founder and managing partner, Center15 Capital... [more]Ian Winer discusses market structure, macroeconomic risks and investment opportunities in an interview covering his approach to portfolio management. He also outlines how Center15 Capital navigates volatility and changing market conditions.
Ex-Goldman Sachs, Nomura quant MD joins hedge fund Verition... [more]Verition has hired a former quantitative managing director from Goldman Sachs and Nomura. The appointment underscores the intense competition among hedge funds for experienced quantitative talent.
Debt chiefs tout benefits of hedge fund growth in bond markets... [more]Senior fixed-income executives argue that the growing role of hedge funds in bond markets has improved liquidity and market efficiency. The discussion comes as regulators continue debating the risks associated with leverage and non-bank financial institutions.
ExodusPoint expands Jersey presence, relocates money managers... [more]ExodusPoint Capital Management is increasing its presence in Jersey by relocating investment professionals to the jurisdiction. The move reflects the firm's ongoing expansion and the importance of Jersey as a hub for alternative asset management activities.
Oak Hill Advisors joins hedge fund managers at DIFC... [more]Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) today announced that Oak Hill Advisors (OHA) a leading global credit-focused alternative investment firm, has received regulatory authorisation from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA). This follows OHA becoming the 100th hedge fund manager to be
Why hedge funder Demond Martin quit his job to start an energy drink... [more]Former hedge fund professional Demond Martin left finance to launch an energy drink company. The article explores his entrepreneurial journey, the challenges of building a consumer brand and the lessons he carried over from the investment world.
And, finally: Well, that escalated quickly... [more]From Newsoftheweird: Typically the one making arrests, Detective Michael DeBiase, 46, found himself on the receiving end of handcuffs after pointing his gun at a fellow officer for reheating fish in the microwave, The Smoking Gun reported.
On Saturday, May 30, DeBiase was at the Myrtle Beach, So
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..
