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A sharp reversal in global equity markets in April challenged quantitative hedge funds, as sentiment shifted rapidly from risk-off positioning to renewed optimism faster than many systematic models could adjust, according to a report by Institutional Investor citing data from PivotalPath.
Brevan Howard is adding senior macro trading talent and potentially expanding its investment headcount, even as its flagship macro strategy has faced a turbulent trading environment, according to a report by eFinancial Careers.
Activist investor Palliser Capital has accumulated a position in Intertek, adding fresh momentum to shareholder pressure on the London-listed group to engage with a potential takeover approach from EQT, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Hedge funds are increasing exposure to agricultural commodities used in biofuel production as the Iran conflict drives volatility in energy markets and raises concerns over prolonged disruption to global fuel supply chains, according to a report by the Financial Times.
Hudson River Trading generated a record $6.4bn in trading revenue during the first quarter of 2026, capitalising on heightened market volatility and strong activity across global asset classes, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Global hedge funds have ramped up exposure to Asian equities, with weekly purchases of stocks in South Korea, Japan and Taiwan reaching their highest level in over a decade, according to a report by Reuters citing a client note from Morgan Stanley.
Pershing Square Capital Management has asked a Delaware court to dismiss a shareholder lawsuit challenging its recent transaction with Howard Hughes Holdings, arguing that the claims against the hedge fund and its founder, Bill Ackman, are without merit, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Activist investor PrimeStone Capital has called on the board of Intertek to enter discussions with private equity group EQT following the rejection of the latter’s revised takeover proposal, according to a report by Reuters.
Sir Christopher Hohn’s TCI Fund Management has sharply reduced its long-standing investment in Microsoft, citing concerns that rapid advances in artificial intelligence could disrupt the software giant’s core businesses, according to a report by the Financial Times.
A hedge fund founded by former Citadel Securities executive Han Jiarui has rapidly expanded its asset base, highlighting renewed investor appetite for quantitative strategies in China’s recovering hedge fund market, according to report by Bloomberg.
