The Credit Suisse Liquid Alternative Beta Index (CSLAB), which aims to reflect the performance of the overall hedge fund industry, finished down 2.23 per cent in August.
The Merger Arbitrage strategy was the strongest performer for the month, finished down 0.43 per cent in August. The Long/Short Equity strategy was the strongest performer year-to-date, finished up 4.22 per cent. Although the Managed Futures strategy was down in August, it is the second-highest performing strategy year-to-date, up 3.86 per cent.
