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Jain Global to Return External Capital and Manage Exclusively for Millennium Starting in Third Quarter
Jain Global will return money to outside investors and manage capital solely for Millennium under an exclusivity deal scheduled to close in the third quarter. The firm's fundamental equities unit faces an uncertain future while other divisions continue normal operations.
thedailyblog.co.nzHedge Funds Position for Fewer New Zealand Rate Increases
Market pricing shows five quarter-point rate cuts expected from the Reserve Bank of New Zealand. Hedge funds are taking positions that anticipate fewer cuts than the swaps market currently reflects.
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investopedia.comMarkets Rise as Goldman Reports Hedge Fund AI Exposure
Bloomberg macro strategist Michael Ball said market sentiment remains resilient as investors respond to reported U.S.-Iran de-escalation. Goldman Sachs observed hedge funds maintaining heavy positions in artificial intelligence stocks.
cointelegraph.comRay Dalio Describes Early Investing Loss at Bridgewater Associates
Ray Dalio spoke at Long Island University about a 1982 market call that caused financial losses at Bridgewater Associates. He said the experience led him to borrow money from his father.
insidermonkey.comHedge Funds Increase Semiconductor Stock Holdings to Record Share
Global hedge funds now hold 19% of their assets in semiconductor and semiconductor equipment stocks. The allocation has more than doubled since the start of 2026.
finance.yahoo.comFarallon Capital CIO Says AI Will Create Winners and Losers in SaaS Sector
Nicolas Giauque stated that AI-driven changes to software-as-a-service companies will not trigger a 2008-style financial crisis. The San Francisco-based fund manages $44 billion in assets.
Citadel CEO says AI technology has become more powerful
Citadel CEO Ken Griffin stated that AI has grown more powerful than it was nine months ago. He said the technology now performs work previously done by finance professionals with advanced degrees.
Starboard Value Discloses New $258 Million Stakes in Lamb Weston and CarMax
Activist hedge fund Starboard Value disclosed new positions valued at roughly $258 million each in food processor Lamb Weston and auto retailer Carmax as of March 31, 2026. The stakes rank eighth and ninth in the firm's top 10 holdings, with bitcoin miner Riot Platforms rounding…
MarketWatchSoros Fund Management Increases Nvidia and Apple Holdings in Q1 2026
Soros Fund Management increased the value of its equity holdings during the first quarter of 2026 even as the broader equity market declined. The firm boosted its stakes in Nvidia and Apple in the period. MarketWatch reported the moves.
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investopedia.comBaupost Boosts Amazon Stake by 47 Percent Making It Top Holding
Baupost Group increased its position in Amazon by 47 percent during the first quarter of 2026. The move made the e-commerce and cloud-computing company the hedge fund's largest disclosed U.S. equity holding. The firm also started new positions in Aon, Visa and Teleflex while adju…
Pershing Square Reveals Microsoft Position in 13F Filing
Billionaire investor Bill Ackman announced on Friday that his hedge fund and newly listed closed-end fund have both taken positions in Microsoft. He cited the company's M365 software suite, Azure cloud platform and stake in OpenAI as reasons for the investment at what he called a…
wallstreetpit.comQVR Advisors to Close Flagship Hedge Fund and Sell Management Company
QVR Advisors is closing its hedge fund and looking to sell the management company after months of losses and investor redemptions. The developments mark the end of the firm's flagship vehicle. @business reported the moves.
Former Citadel Securities Quant Builds China Hedge Fund Past $1 Billion
A former Asia quant research chief at Citadel Securities has more than tripled assets at his China-focused hedge fund in recent months. The firm increased fundraising after establishing a strong performance record. The growth reflects renewed investor interest in China strategies…
insidermonkey.comHedge Funds Post Strongest Monthly Gains Since 2020 on Tech Rally
A global hedge fund index rose 5 per cent in April, the largest increase since November 2020. Technology-focused funds gained 14 per cent as shares of Intel, Alphabet and AMD surged. The S&P 500 climbed 10.4 per cent and the Nasdaq Composite rose 15.3 per cent during the month.
secretldn.comSPX Capital to Close London Office as Senior Partners Depart
Brazilian hedge fund SPX Capital is undergoing a major restructuring that includes the departure of senior partners and a rethink of its operations. The firm will shut its London office as part of the changes. @business reported the developments, citing sources.
SemaforMan Group, Capital Group and Rokos Capital Open Offices in Abu Dhabi’s ADGM
Man Group, the world’s largest listed hedge fund manager, is opening an office in Abu Dhabi’s ADGM for distribution, investment and trading. Capital Group will open its first Gulf office in the same hub later this year. The moves come as Rokos Capital Management advances its own…
insidermonkey.comHedge Funds Reduce U.S. Tech Holdings by Most Since 2011
Hedge funds have posted their biggest two-week reduction in U.S. information technology exposure in the past 10 years, excluding the 2021 meme stock frenzy. The move was driven by long sales outpacing short covers at a 1.5 to 1 ratio. Nearly all subsectors saw cuts, with semicond…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewSingapore Hedge Fund Reaches $9 Billion in Assets with Slack Monitoring and Nap Policies
A hedge fund based in Singapore has grown its assets to $9 billion. The growth involved obsessive monitoring of Slack communications as part of operations. Afternoon naps also contributed to the fund's operational success.
anonymous / Wikimedia (CC0)Citadel's Chief People Officer Departs Amid Hedge Fund Talent Competition
Citadel's chief people officer has left the firm after joining in 2022 from Goldman Sachs. A spokesperson for Citadel stated appreciation for the individual's contributions and emphasized the firm's focus on attracting and developing talent. The departure occurs as hedge funds co…
pandaily.comMeridian & Saturn Secures $1 Billion Mandate to Trade Chinese Equities
Meridian & Saturn, a quantitative hedge fund, won a $1 billion mandate to trade Chinese stocks. Investors are boosting allocations to China, the world's second-largest economy. @business reported the development via Meridian & Saturn.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewHedge Funds Reduce Short Positions in US Macro Products to Lowest Since Early March
Hedge funds have decreased their short positions in US macro products, including index futures and ETFs, by 1.0 percentage point over the last two days. The positions now stand at 11.2%, the lowest level since the beginning of March. This reduction coincides with a decline in sho…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewDispersion Trade Records Worst Month in Over a Decade Amid Iran Conflict
The dispersion trade, used by hedge funds and institutions, experienced its worst monthly performance in more than 10 years. This occurred as the Iran conflict led to increased correlation in stock movements. The event highlights shifts in market dynamics driven by geopolitical t…
edmtunes.comPershing Square Offers $64 Billion to Acquire Universal Music Group
Bill Ackman's Pershing Square Capital Management has proposed a $64 billion takeover of Universal Music Group. The bid targets the music giant, which represents artists including Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter. The transaction requires approval from Universal's shareholders.
ibtimes.comGlobal Gold Funds Record Inflows Amid Iran Conflict Recovery Signals
World gold-backed exchange-traded funds saw 9 tonnes of inflows in the week ending April 3, marking the highest since late February. This follows four weeks of outflows totaling 88 tonnes. Hedge funds are adjusting strategies in response to the ongoing Iran war shocks.
U.S. National Security Council / Wikimedia (Public domain)Hedge Funds Report Losses in March Amid US-Israel-Iran Conflict Market Volatility
Several prominent hedge fund managers experienced significant losses in March due to market disruptions from the US and Israeli military actions against Iran. The conflict contributed to broader market instability. This report details the affected funds and the context of the eve…