Despite rocky 2018 performance, investors continue allocations to hedge funds

February 19, 2019

Despite a turbulent 2018, which culminated in year-end negative returns, assets under management (AUM) in the hedge fund industry are forecast to increase in 2019 and beyond as investors continue to look to these vehicles for downside protection, according to a report from Preqin.

Good September for most hedge fund strategies

October 17, 2018

Hedge fund performance recovered in September from the less than stellar returns in August, according to Preqin data. The Preqin All-Strategies Hedge Fund benchmark returned 0.14 per cent for the month.

Investors look to a variety of alternatives for diversification

August 23, 2018

Half of alternative assets investors allocate to three or more asset classes, according to a Preqin survey. Investors say diversification is the main reason for investing in alternatives.

Performance boosts hedge fund AUM in second quarter

August 21, 2018

Hedge funds recorded quarterly outflows of $1.2bn in the first quarter 2018, ending a streak of five consecutive quarterly inflows, according to Preqin data.

$1bn hedge fund club continues to dominate industry as investors

May 23, 2018

As hedge fund performance picked up in 2017, net inflows rose to $3. 61tn assets under management (AUM) by the end of March 2018. Assets managed by firms with at least $1bn in AUM surged over the past year, according to Preqin data.

Institutional investor interest in hedge fund allocations continues to grow

March 28, 2018

Consultants recommend investors increase allocations to private debt

February 20, 2018

A majority (53 per cent) of investment consultants are recommending investors increase their allocations to private debt this year, according to Preqin data.