Hedge funds posted a 1.71% gross return in August 2025, according to the latest SS&C GlobeOp Hedge Fund Performance Index, while net investor flows in September rose 0.46%, as measured by the SS&C GlobeOp Capital Movement Index.
The data highlights continued investor interest in hedge funds amid ongoing market volatility, driven by inflation concerns, tariffs, and shifts in fiscal and monetary policies. Bill Stone, Chairman and CEO of SS&C Technologies, noted that hedge funds remain “a key tool for investors seeking diversified portfolios designed to navigate and adapt to changing economic uncertainty.”
The SS&C GlobeOp Hedge Fund Performance Index, an asset-weighted measure of hedge fund returns, provides a monthly snapshot of gross performance for funds administered on the SS&C GlobeOp platform. Since its inception in 2006, the index has maintained a low correlation of around 25–30% to popular equity indices, offering a unique view of hedge fund returns that is free from selection or survivorship bias.
The SS&C GlobeOp Capital Movement Index meanwhile, which tracks net subscriptions and redemptions relative to assets under administration, rose to 127.55 points in September, reflecting steady inflows. Over the past 12 months, the index has increased by 2.92 points, underscoring the ongoing appetite for hedge fund exposure. The next update is scheduled for 13 October 2025.
