All six Market Vectors Investable Hedge Fund Beta Indices produced positive returns in September, according to figures released by Market Vectors Index Solutions (MVIS).
Each index is constructed using transparent, liquid exchange-traded funds to produce hedge fund-style returns without hedge fund pricing, opaqueness and redemption restrictions.
MV Emerging Markets L/S Equity Hedge Fund Beta Index was the top performer with returns of 4.01 per cent for the month, followed by MV Asia (Developed) L/S Equity Hedge Fund Beta Index (3.54 per cent) and MV North America L/S Equity Hedge Fund Beta Index (2.37 per cent).
The worst performer was MV Western Europe L/S Equity Hedge Fund Beta Index (0.70 per cent) with MV Global Event L/S Equity Hedge Fund Beta Index and MV Global L/S Equity Hedge Fund Beta Index, returning 1.07 per cent and 1.56 per cent respectively.