FTSE Russell has expanded the FTSE Global Factor Index Series, with the launch of two additional indexes intended to capture Dividend Yield and Momentum factors. The extension of the index series reflects the high level of client interest around index
There has been a constant flow of negative stories about the hedge fund industry over the past couple years including the insider trading scandals, hedge fund fees being too high, hedge fund performance comparing badly versus the S&P 500 index, and
Three of Market Vectors Index Solutions (MVIS) six investable Long/Short Equity Indices recorded positive performance in July. Each index is constructed using transparent, liquid ETFs and US Treasury securities to produce hedge fund-style returns without hedge fund pricing, opaqueness and
Managed futures traders lost 1.27 per cent in April according to the Barclay CTA Index compiled by BarclayHedge. The Index is up 2.22 per cent year to date. “Sharp trend reversals in commodity and bond markets, coupled with a rapid
State Street’s Global Investor Confidence Index (ICI) decreased to 114.6 in July, down 12.5 points from June’s revised reading of 127.1. Confidence among North American investors decreased with the North American ICI falling 20.6 points to 122.6, down from June’s
Hedge funds were up 1.25 per cent in April, according to the Barclay Hedge Fund Index compiled by BarclayHedge. The Index has gained 3.82 per cent year to date. “Rising stock prices provided the tailwind for equity hedge funds in
Managed futures traders lost 1.71 per cent in June according to the Barclay CTA Index compiled by BarclayHedge. The Index remains up 0.05 per cent year to date. “Trend reversals in equities, energy, and the US Dollar resulted in losses
Hedge funds produced an aggregate return of -0.93 per cent in June, just over 100 basis points ahead of the S&P 500 which fell -1.94 per cent during the month. according to eVestment’s latest Hedge Fund Industry Performance Summary. The
Hedge funds lost 0.91 per cent in June, according to the Barclay Hedge Fund Index compiled by BarclayHedge. The Index remains up 3.52 per cent year to date, outperforming the S&P 500 Index which has gained 1.23 per cent. “Grexit
Gold sentiment among private investors reached its highest peak for more than two years in June, according to the latest Gold Investor Index from BullionVault. The Gold Investor Index measures sentiment towards gold using trading data from BullionVault, the world's
