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David Tepper’s hedge fund firm Appaloosa Management reshuffled its equity portfolio in the fourth quarter of 2025, lifting exposure to US technology and cyclical names while paring back positions in China and select growth stocks, according to a report by Barron’s.
Hedge funds kicked off 2026 with momentum posting an average return of 0.9% in January, marking a run of 10 consecutive months of positive performance, according to the latest Monthly Hedge Fund report from global hedge fund administrator Citico.
Europe’s high-net-worth investors are once again turning to alternative UCITS funds – liquid hedge fund-style products – drawn by strong returns and the flexibility to access capital quickly, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Activist hedge fund Trian Fund Management has reignited takeover speculation around Wendy’s after founder Nelson Peltz said the burger chain’s shares are undervalued, triggering a sharp rally in the stock, according to a report by Reuters.
Brevan Howard’s flagship digital assets fund suffered a sharp reversal in 2025, sliding nearly 30 per cent as a broad sell-off across cryptocurrencies weighed on one of the hedge fund industry’s most prominent players in the space, according to a report by the Financial Times.
Quantitative hedge fund AlphaQuest is shutting its doors after suffering three consecutive years of losses, marking the end of a roughly 25-year run for the $2bn firm led by founder Nigol Koulajian, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Maverick Capital introduced four sizeable new equity positions in the fourth quarter of 2025 that immediately ranked among its top holdings, with early performance delivering a blend of strong gains and notable setbacks, according to a report by Institutional Investor.
Activist hedge fund Elliott Investment Management has disclosed a stake exceeding 10% in Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, citing concerns over corporate governance and management spending, including on a Katy Perry concert, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Several high-profile hedge funds, including Tiger Global Management and Adage Capital Partners, trimmed stakes in leading AI-linked stocks during the fourth quarter of 2025, amid unease over stretched “Magnificent Seven” valuations, according to a report by Reuters.
Balyasny Asset Management has hired Bank of America’s global head of fixed income, commodities and currencies (FICC) technology, as the hedge fund continues to strengthen its senior technology leadership following a strong year of performance, according to a report by eFinancial Careers.
