Funds
A new generation of hedge fund managers is turning to artificial intelligence to compete with some of the industry’s largest and most established firms, using AI agents to automate research, generate investment ideas and streamline portfolio analysis, according to report by Bloomberg.Â
Coatue Management founder Philippe Laffont is positioning one of his largest artificial intelligence bets around semiconductor equipment suppliers rather than chipmakers themselves, arguing that the sector offers a more attractive way to gain exposure to the AI buildout, according to a report by CNBC.
Energy-focused hedge fund manager e360 Power has adopted a more conservative trading approach after closing its flagship fund following losses and investor redemptions tied to volatile US natural gas and power markets, according to a report by Bloomberg.
A specialist focus on listed real estate has enabled Catalyst Alpha Prescient QI Hedge Fund to deliver long-term equity-like returns while maintaining lower volatility than broader equity and property markets, according to a report by CityWire citing the fund’s 20-year track record.
Hedge funds delivered another month of positive performance in May, extending their recovery from the first-quarter market sell-off, while investor appetite remained strong with the industry recording a fifth consecutive month of net inflows, according to the latest data from Citco.
Pershing Square’s investment vehicles are facing a challenging year, with both the firm’s flagship fund and recently launched US closed-end fund underperforming the broader equity market, according to a report by Barron’s.
A number of leading hedge funds including Rokos Capital Management and Melqart Asset Management, delivered solid gains in May, as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continued to drive sharp swings across rates, FX and commodity markets, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Several Asia-focused hedge funds, including WT Asset Management, have reported exceptional performance this year, with some posting gains exceeding 100% in the first five months, as the region’s equity markets continue to benefit from a powerful AI -led rally, according to a report by Reuters.
A senior former portfolio manager from Two Sigma Investments is preparing to launch a new Asia-focused quantitative hedge fund, with early backing from Blackstone Inc signalling continued investor appetite for established quant talent and systematic strategies, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Hedge fund performance remained solid in May, while investor allocations continued to rise into June, according to the SS&C GlobeOp Hedge Fund Performance Index, which rose 1.77% in May 2026, and the firm’s Capital Movement Index, which increased 0.75% for June.
