Hedge fund industry flows reversed course in September as the industry’s $2.8 billion in redemptions ended a three-month inflow trend. The industry had brought in $5.6 billion in new assets in August.…
Barclay CTA Index Loses 0.30% in October, According to Backstop BarclayHedge
Weakness in global equity markets coupled with a decline in the value of the U.S. dollar contributed to monthly losses for most CTA sectors
Managed futures funds posted a second straight losing month in October, down 0.30% for the month, according to the Barclay CTA Index, compiled by BarclayHedge, a division of Backstop Solutions. For the year-to-date, CTAs were up 1.53% through October.…
Hedge Fund Industry Loses 0.11% in October, According to Backstop BarclayHedge
Spiking COVID-19 infection rates, new government lockdowns, stalled U.S. stimulus efforts contribute to a second straight month of hedge fund losses
The hedge fund industry posted a second consecutive monthly loss in October, down 0.11% for the month, according to the Barclay Hedge Fund Index, compiled by BarclayHedge, a division of Backstop Solutions. Once again, however, the hedge fund industry outperformed the S&P 500 Total Return Index, which was down nearly 2.66% in October.…
Hedge Funds Add $5.6 Billion in August for a Third Straight Month of Inflows, According to Backstop BarclayHedge
Recovering Economies, Rising Equity Markets and Positive COVID Vaccine News Inspire Investor Confidence
Hedge funds posted a third consecutive month of inflows in August, adding $5.6 billion in new assets to July’s $10.5 billion in inflows and June’s $15.1 billion as the industry continued its rebound from spring’s pandemic-driven redemptions.…
Barclay CTA Index Loses 0.67% in September, According to Backstop BarclayHedge
Price reversals in equities, energy and precious metals set stage for a negative month for most managed futures sectors
Managed futures funds reversed course in September losing 0.67%, according to the Barclay CTA Index, compiled by BarclayHedge, a division of Backstop Solutions. For the year-to-date, CTAs were up 2.09%.…
Hedge Fund Industry Loses 0.65% in September, According to Backstop BarclayHedge
Rising infection rates, second stimulus uncertainty and contested election concerns bring an end to a five-month run of hedge fund gains
After five straight months in the black, hedge funds posted a negative number in September losing 0.65% for the month, according to the Barclay Hedge Fund Index, compiled by BarclayHedge, a division of Backstop Solutions. The hedge fund industry outperformed the S&P 500 Total Return Index, which was down 3.80% in September.…
