CTAs were unable to extend their two-month winning streak into the New Year as January performance dipped 0.02% for the month according to the Barclay CTA Index compiled by BarclayHedge, a division of Backstop Solutions.…
Hedge Funds Return 0.98% in January, According to Backstop BarclayHedge
Most Sectors Post Gains as Hedge Funds Outperform S&P 500
Hedge funds started 2021 on a positive note returning 0.98% in January, according to the Barclay Hedge Fund Index compiled by BarclayHedge, a division of Backstop Solutions. By comparison, the S&P 500 Total Return Index was down 1.01% in January.…
Hedge Funds Add $14.0 Billion in Inflows for November, Picking Up the Pace from October; According to Backstop BarclayHedge
Investors take comfort from positive economic indicators
The hedge fund industry posted a second consecutive month of inflows in November, adding $14.0 billion in new assets during the month. November’s inflows marked a significant increase over the $5.2 billion in new assets the industry added in October.…
Barclay CTA Index Gains 2.49% in December, 5.18% for 2020, According to Backstop BarclayHedge
The risk on trade re-emerges as investor optimism returns to the driver’s seat
Managed futures funds finished 2020 with another positive month and gained 2.49% in December, according to the Barclay CTA Index, compiled by BarclayHedge, a division of Backstop Solutions. For the year, CTAs returned 5.18%.…
Hedge Fund Industry Returns 3.29% in December and Ends the Year Up 10.95%, According to Backstop BarclayHedge
Three of the past four years ended with double-digit gains for hedge funds
The hedge fund industry posted a second consecutive positive month in December, returning 3.29% according to the Barclay Hedge Fund Index compiled by BarclayHedge, a division of Backstop Solutions. By comparison, the S&P 500 Total Return Index was up 3.84% in December.…
Hedge Funds See $5.2 Billion in Inflows in October, Reversing Course from September’s Redemptions, According to Backstop BarclayHedge
Strong equity market performance, favorable economic indicators bring investors back to hedge funds
The hedge fund industry returned to monthly inflows in October, bringing in $5.2 billion in new assets for the month. The industry had experienced $2.8 billion in redemptions in September.…
Barclay CTA Index Returns 1.38% in November, According to Backstop BarclayHedge
New all-time highs in equity markets joined with uptrends in industrial metals, energy and crop markets to set the stage for a profitable month
Managed futures funds broke a two-month slump in November, posting a 1.38% return 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 2.60% through November.…
Hedge Fund Industry Returns 5.54% in November, According to Backstop BarclayHedge
Historic equity market performance, encouraging COVID-19 vaccine news help hedge fund industry to positive month after back-to-back monthly losses
The hedge fund industry reversed two consecutive months of losses in November, returning 5.54% for the month, according to the Barclay Hedge Fund Index, compiled by BarclayHedge, a division of Backstop Solutions. By comparison, the S&P 500 Total Return Index was up 10.9% for November.…
Hedge Funds See $2.8 Billion in Redemptions in September, Snapping Three-Month Inflow Streak, According to Backstop BarclayHedge
Investors pull back amid growing COVID-19 case counts and fears of a new economic slowdown
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.…
