Hedge funds lifted by stocks, stymied by bonds in May, say sources
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jun 03 2025
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Source: Reuters
Hedge Fund Performance: Hedge funds experienced a positive return of 3% in May, benefiting from a weaker dollar and market dislocations, with year-to-date returns at 5%. However, they faced challenges in commodities and fixed income markets due to high debt concerns.
Strategy Variations: Different hedge fund strategies yielded varied results, with stock picking funds returning 3%, multi-strategy funds at 2.5%, and quantitative equity funds achieving 4.2%. Notably, AQR Capital Management saw gains through stock selection, while systematic funds struggled with volatility management.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
