In this episode of Excess Returns, hosts Justin and Matt sit down with Bob Elliott, founder of Unlimited Funds, to explore the fascinating world of multi-strategy hedge funds, also known…
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Hedge Funds Bet Against Stocks
Equities are falling out of favor after a 20% rally earlier this year as hedge funds build more bets against stocks in recent weeks, reports an article in Bloomberg. Hedge…
Hedge Funds Ride AI Frenzy, Including Tiger
Hedge funds with a tech focus gained in May, fueled by the current frenzy over AI which has pushed tech stocks to skyrocket once again, reports an article in Bloomberg.…
Replicating Hedge Funds, Lessons from Bridgewater and the Outlook for Inflation with Bob Elliott
In this episode, we speak with Unlimited Funds founder Bob Elliott. We discuss the general landscape of the hedge fund industry including the strategies hedge funds employ, whether they add…
Goldman Sachs: Hedge Funds Poised To Gain
As the environment becomes more and more favorable for U.S. stock pickers, hedge funds are poised to reap the rewards, say strategists at Goldman Sachs, according to an article in…
Citadel Won Big in 2022: Made $16 Billion
Citadel, the hedge fund founded by Ken Griffin, raked in a $16 billion profit—after fees—in 2022, reports an article in MarketWatch. That’s the biggest yearly profit scored by a hedge…
Greenlight Climbs 36.6%, Recouping Losses
Greenlight Capital rose 36.6% in 2022, recouping losses that have plagued the fund since 2015, reports an article in Bloomberg. The $2 billion fund lost 20.4% in 2015 and 34.3%…
Hedge Funds Have Their “Hedge” Back
The last several years have seen lackluster performances from hedge funds—in 2021, they only returned about 10.3% while the S&P 500 returned almost 27%. And given their high fees, it’s…
Investors That Oversee $5 Trillion Bet On Avoiding A Recession
Professional investors who are pouring money into bets that the U.S. economy will avoid a recession are taking a big risk, portends an article in Bloomberg. A study from Goldman…
Hedge Fund Managers Aren’t Showing Much Stockpicking Genius
Clients shell out hefty fees—usually 2% of assets annually, on top of 20% of profits—to hedge fund managers for their skill at identifying good and bad companies, trusting that the…