Hedge fund flows reversed course in February with $9.0 billion in redemptions, following $30.5 billion in industry inflows a month earlier.…
Barclay CTA Index Gains 0.32% in March, According to Backstop BarclayHedge
Inflation Concerns Drag US Interest Rates Higher, But Investors Continue to Purchase Shares and Propel Equity Markets to Record Levels
Managed futures funds turned in a second consecutive monthly gain in March returning 0.32%, according to the Barclay CTA Index, compiled by BarclayHedge, a division of Backstop Solutions. For the year to date, CTAs returned 2.29% through March.…
Hedge Funds Return 1.23% in March, Up 4.93% Year to Date, According to Backstop BarclayHedge
Encouraging Economic Indicators Fuel Equity Markets and Lead to Monthly Gains for Most Hedge Fund Sectors
The hedge fund industry continued its positive run in March returning 1.23% for a fifth consecutive month in the black, according to the Barclay Hedge Fund Index compiled by BarclayHedge, a division of Backstop Solutions. By comparison the S&P 500 Total Return Index gained 4.38% during the month.…
Hedge Funds Experience $30.5 Billion in January Inflows as Investors Respond to Growing Optimism About the Pace of Economic Recovery
The hedge fund industry started 2021 strong with $30.5 billion in inflows, following a December with nearly balanced flow activity that saw $42.6 million in redemptions.…
Barclay CTA Index Gains 1.76% in February, According to Backstop BarclayHedge
Managed Futures Post a Positive Month as Commodities and Stock Indices Rally
Managed futures funds posted a positive month in February gaining 1.76%, according to the Barclay CTA Index, compiled by BarclayHedge, a division of Backstop Solutions. For the year to date, CTAs returned 1.68% through the end of February.…
Hedge Funds Return 2.68% in February, Up 3.76% Year to Date, According to Backstop BarclayHedge
Encouraging Signs of Economic Recovery Boost Investor Confidence as Nearly All Sectors Post Monthly Gains
The hedge fund industry continued its positive run in February, returning 2.68% for the month, according to the Barclay Hedge Fund Index compiled by BarclayHedge, a division of Backstop Solutions. By comparison, the S&P Total Return Index gained nearly 2.76% in February.…
Barclay CTA Index Dips .02% in January, According to Backstop BarclayHedge
Profits in Commodity and Equity Markets Insufficient to Overcome Losses in U.S. Treasuries
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%.…
