The gross return of the SS&C GlobeOp Hedge Fund Performance Index for May 2015 measured 2.20 per cent, while hedge fund flows as measured by the SS&C GlobeOp Capital Movement Index advanced 0.31 per cent in June. "SS&C GlobeOp's Capital
Average daily volume in VIX futures in May on the CBOE Futures Exchange (CFE) totalled 174,923 contracts, an increase of 9 per cent from April 2015 and 22 per cent from May 2014. Total volume in VIX futures for May
Hedge funds posted gains for the fourth consecutive month in May, led by Equity Hedge strategies, with significant contributions from Technology, Healthcare and Fundamental Value exposures, according to the latest data from HFR. The HFRI Fund Weighted Composite (FWC) Index®
Vertex One Asset Management, manager of over CAD2.1 billion in assets through six investment funds in Canada, including one of the country’s largest hedge funds – the Vertex Fund – has seen significant growth due in part to the firm’s
Singapore Exchange (SGX) has reported growth in derivatives and commodities activities in May from a year earlier but a decline in securities trading. Securities turnover was USD23.0 billion, down 2 per cent year on year and 13 per cent month
The Credit Suisse Liquid Alternative Beta Index (CSLAB), which aims to reflect the performance of the overall hedge fund industry, finished up 0.83 per cent in May. The Long/Short Equity strategy was the strongest performer, finishing up 1.28 per cent
All six of Market Vectors Index Solutions family of investible long/short equity indices recorded positive returns in May. Each index is constructed using transparent, liquid ETFs and US Treasury securities to produce hedge fund-style returns without hedge fund pricing, opaqueness
Latest figures released on Jersey’s finance industry show a steady performance including a small increase in banking deposits and signs that a change to fund regulation will support certain types of new funds business. Banking deposits have reached their highest
BATS Global Markets (BATS) today reported July data and highlights including record market share of 10.8 per cent for its US options business, surpassing the previous record of 9.9 per cent set in April 2015. In US options, BATS set
Macro Systematic Diversified hedge funds experienced a powerful recovery in July, reversing sharp losses from the prior month with gains across commodity, currency and equity positions, according to data released today by HFR. Offsetting these gains, hedge funds with exposure
