Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) has launched four new benchmark indexes in collaboration with Eurekahedge. Values for the new indexes will be available on CBOE's and Eurekahedge's websites beginning August 18. The four new indexes, the first of their kind,
Managed futures traders gained 0.87 per cent in July according to the Barclay CTA Index compiled by BarclayHedge. The Index is up 0.48 per cent year to date. “A rally in the value of the US Dollar sparked by the
Managed futures traders lost 0.17 per cent in May according to the Barclay CTA Index compiled by BarclayHedge. The Index is up 1.83 per cent year to date. “Global interest rates pushed higher and created losses for managers that were
Hedge funds were up 0.92 per cent in May, according to the Barclay Hedge Fund Index compiled by BarclayHedge. The Index has gained 4.58 per cent year to date. “Developed market equities lead the way to a profitable month for
The Credit Suisse Hedge Fund Index (the Broad Index) finished up 0.83 per cent for the month of May with eight of the 10 sub-strategies all finishing the month in positive territory. Long/Short Equity led the way with a return
Hedge funds lost 0.28 per cent in July, according to the Barclay Hedge Fund Index compiled by BarclayHedge. The Index is up 3.05 per cent year to date. “July was a difficult month for hedge fund managers. The first half
Following a mixed first half of the year, CTAs returned to positive performance in July, according to the indices calculated by Societe Generale Prime Services. The Newedge CTA Index posted +3.01 per cent during the month of July, returning to
The gross return of the SS&C GlobeOp Hedge Fund Performance Index for July 2015 measured 0.69 per cent. Hedge fund flows as measured by the SS&C GlobeOp Capital Movement Index advanced 0.92 per cent in August. “SS&C GlobeOp’s Capital
Hedge funds investing predominantly in China suffered steep losses in July, as the HFRI China Index declined -7.7 per cent and the Shanghai Composite Index collapsed, falling over -14 per cent in the month, including a single-day decline of -8.5
The Credit Suisse Liquid Alternative Beta Index (CSLAB), which aims to reflect the performance of the overall hedge fund industry, finished up 1.38% in July. The Long/Short Equity strategy was the strongest performer for the month and year-to-date, finishing up
