Hedge funds delivered strong returns in June while continuing to attract fresh investor capital, according to the latest data from SS&C GlobeOp.

The SS&C GlobeOp Hedge Fund Performance Index recorded a gross return of 3.26% for June, while the firm's Capital Movement Index showed net inflows of 0.25% in July, marking the sixth consecutive month of positive capital flows into hedge funds.

The latest inflows are notable as July has historically been a month characterised by net outflows, reflecting quarterly portfolio rebalancing and asset allocation adjustments by institutional investors.

Bill Stone, chairman and CEO of SS&C Technologies, said the sustained inflows highlighted investors' continued confidence in hedge funds despite heightened geopolitical uncertainty and volatile markets.

"Despite ongoing conflicts and global market turbulence, investors continue to view hedge funds as a durable strategy offering steadier, less correlated returns," Stone said.

The Capital Movement Index, which tracks net subscriptions and redemptions across funds administered by SS&C GlobeOp, rose to 131.49 in July, up 0.25 points from June and 5.13 points higher than a year earlier.

The hedge fund performance data is based on an asset-weighted sample of funds administered on the SS&C GlobeOp platform and is designed to provide an early estimate of monthly industry performance before final returns are published in subsequent months.

According to SS&C GlobeOp, the index has historically exhibited a relatively low correlation of approximately 25% to 30% with major equity market indices, reflecting the industry's diversification benefits compared with traditional long-only investments.

The latest figures suggest investor appetite for hedge funds has remained resilient through 2026, even as markets continue to contend with geopolitical conflicts, macroeconomic uncertainty and elevated volatility.