Retail traders across Europe are engaging in a coordinated challenge to hedge funds – including Marshall Wace and Millennium – holding short positions in a handful of European stocks in a tussle reminiscent of the 2021 GameStop saga in the
The sharpest plunge in the Turkish lira in four years has soured one of the most lucrative carry trades in emerging markets – forcing multi-strategy hedge funds to unwind positions, according to a report by Bloomberg.
London-based quant hedge fund Winton has launched the Winton Trend-Enhanced Global Equity (UCITS) Fund, offering investors a capital-efficient blend of systematic trend-following and passive equity exposure, according to a report by CityWire.
Despite a challenging start to 2025, multi-strategy hedge fund Schonfeld is pressing ahead with key hires, including the appointment of Helder Antunes from Millennium as Head of Quantitative Resources and Development for Macro and Fixed Income, according to a report
Boundary Creek Advisors, a New York-based credit hedge fund founded by former BlueMountain Capital Management traders, is returning part of its capital to investors as it looks to shrink its asset base following three consecutive years of losses, according to
The recent market downturn, which pushed the S&P 500 into correction territory after falling more than 10% from its peak, was not driven by hedge funds rushing to exit equity positions, according to a report by MarketWatch citing a client
Citadel, the multi-strategy hedge fund major led by Ken Griffin, has made one of its largest investments in the US natural gas market, agreeing to acquire assets from Paloma Natural Gas in a deal valued at approximately $1bn, according to
Hedge fund analysis specialist HFR has launched an expanded strategy classification system for hedge funds and alternative investment products focused on the cryptocurrency and blockchain space, with the introduction of 11 specialised sub-strategies.
Hedge fund Engine Capital has launched a campaign to overhaul the board of directors at Parkland Fuel, urging the gas station operator to act decisively on its strategic review initiated earlier this month, according to a report by the Globe
Mining giant Rio Tinto has reaffirmed its commitment to a dual-listed structure and urged shareholders to reject a proposal by activist hedge fund Palliser Capital to review its listings in London and Sydney, according to a report by Reuters.
