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Chris Hansen’s Valiant Capital Management is riding a wave of volatility to strong returns, with bearish bets paying off handsomely in April as markets reeled from US President Donald Trump’s renewed tariff push, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal.
Hedge funds eyeing exposure to European sovereign credit will soon have a new tool at their disposal, as Deutsche Boerse’s derivatives exchange Eurex prepares to launch futures contracts on European Union (EU) bonds, according to a report by Reuters.
Balyasny Asset Management has secured a high-profile hire in the Asian macro space, luring seasoned yen rates portfolio manager Ron Choy from BlueCrest Capital Management with a compensation package reportedly worth around $30m, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Andurand Capital’s flagship commodities hedge fund has deepened its losses this year, dropping 52% year-to-date after a sharp April selloff driven by mounting global trade tensions, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Autodesk has reached a settlement with activist hedge fund Starboard Value, bringing an end to one of 2024’s most high-profile proxy contests by agreeing to appoint two new independent directors to its board, according to a report by Reuters.
Robert Gibbins, founder of Autonomy Capital Research, is preparing to reopen his hedge fund to external investors after a sharp turnaround in performance driven by what he calls a “modern macro” strategy focused on technological disruption as a macroeconomic force, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Ken Griffin, founder and CEO of hedge fund giant Citadel, has cautioned that the Trump administration’s trade policies and rhetoric risk undermining the credibility of the US Treasury market — a cornerstone of global finance – according to a report by Reuters.
Ukraine and a group of creditors led by hedge funds Aurelius Capital Management LP and VR Capital Group have failed to agree on the restructuring terms for $3.2bn worth of debt linked to economic growth, ahead of next month’s payment, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Elliott Investment Management has opened a significant short position against copper mining major Antofagasta, betting £79m on a decline in the FTSE 100 group’s share price, according to a report by The Times citing recent disclosures with the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority.
Bearish bets on South Korean memory chipmaker SK Hynix have surged to unprecedented levels, as investors grapple with rising trade tensions and renewed skepticism over the AI-driven chip rally, according to a report by Blooberg.
