Managed futures funds turned in another positive month in August returning 0.18%, according to the Barclay CTA Index, compiled by BarclayHedge, a division of Backstop Solutions. For the year-to-date, CTAs were up 2.73% through August.…
Hedge Fund Industry Gains 2.42% in August, According to Backstop BarclayHedge
Most hedge fund sectors benefit as a fifth consecutive month of positive equity returns fuels investor confidence
As Wall Street experienced its best August since the 1980s, the hedge fund industry posted its fifth straight positive month returning 2.42% in August, 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 7.19% in August.…
Hedge Funds Experience $15.1 Billion in Inflows in June, According to Backstop BarclayHedge
June’s inflows reverse pandemic redemption trend as investors respond to market recovery
Hedge funds reversed course in June from the pandemic-driven redemption trend of prior months, posting $15.1 billion in inflows. It was a significant turnaround from $8.0 billion in outflows in May, $38.1 billion in April and $85.6 billion in redemptions in March.…
Barclay CTA Index Gains 1.63% in July, According to Backstop BarclayHedge
Uptrends in equities, bonds, currencies and metals set the stage for a profitable month
Managed futures funds were profitable in July as the CTA industry realized a 1.63% monthly gain, according to the Barclay CTA Index, compiled by BarclayHedge, a division of Backstop Solutions. For the year-to-date CTAs were up 2.49% through July.…
Hedge Fund Industry Gains 2.76% in July, According to Backstop BarclayHedge
Stronger than expected June job numbers, hopes for additional government stimulus and vaccine optimism spur investors, driving all hedge fund sectors to a profitable July
The hedge fund industry turned in a fourth consecutive positive month in July as stock markets’ continued strong performance contributed to a 2.76% return, 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 5.64% in July and closed at an all-time month-end high.…
Hedge Fund Redemptions Continue to Decline, According to Backstop BarclayHedge
Outflows in May at $8.0 Billion
Hedge fund redemptions continued to decline from their COVID-19 pandemic-fueled peak of $85.6 billion in March. Net redemptions in May were $8.0 billion, 0.3% of industry assets, according to the Barclay Fund Flow Indicator published by BarclayHedge, a division of Backstop Solutions.…
Barclay CTA Index Loses 0.22% in June, According to Backstop BarclayHedge
As equity and energy markets continue to recover, some longer-term trend traders get caught on the wrong side of the trend.
Rebounding equity and energy markets caught some in the managed futures industry on the wrong foot in June, leading the CTA industry to a 0.22% monthly loss, according to the Barclay CTA Index, compiled by BarclayHedge, a division of Backstop Solutions. Year-to-date CTAs were up 1.04% through the end of June.…
Hedge Fund Industry Gains 2.04% in June, According to Backstop BarclayHedge
As economies reopen, stock markets continue to recover pandemic losses leading almost all hedge fund sectors to a positive month
Hedge funds continued their positive ways in June, riding a continuing stock market recovery and reopening economies to a 2.04% monthly return, 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 1.99% in June.…
Hedge Funds See $38.1 Billion in April Hedge Fund Redemptions, According to Backstop BarclayHedge
Outflows decline from March but continue to reflect COVID-19’s strong influence on investor sentiment
The COVID-19 pandemic’s considerable impact on hedge fund redemptions continued in April as the industry experienced $38.1 billion in outflows. While a sizable sum, the net redemption total was less than half of March’s $85.6 billion redemption total.…
Barclay CTA Index Gains 0.04% in May, According to Backstop BarclayHedge
As economies recover, trend reversals in key markets create difficulties in some sectors
As financial markets continued their recovery and economies began to reopen from COVID-19 pandemic shutdowns, managed futures were able to capture a small profit in May, gaining 0.04% according to the Barclay CTA Index, compiled by BarclayHedge, a division of Backstop Solutions. Year-to-date CTAs gained 1.44% through the end of May.…
