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Hedge funds on track for another stellar year on AI boom

Global hedge funds are on track for an exceptional year, surpassing previous performance benchmarks. In the first half of the year, the average return reached seven percent, well above the historical average. With rising investor interest, nearly half of the investors are looking to increase their hedge fund commitments. Particularly,…

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Hedge fund bets on rising US healthcare stocks near 5-year high, Goldman says

Hedge funds are actively enhancing their stakes in healthcare stocks, reflecting a significant trend in market behavior. With a notable surge in interest from both speculators and specialized funds, this sector is ripe for investment. The infusion of artificial intelligence into drug discovery is revolutionizing research capabilities, while the Food…

The Economic Times

Global Market: GIC to invest $30 billion more in hedge funds, doubles down on AI

Singapore's sovereign wealth fund GIC plans significant new investments. The fund will allocate an additional thirty billion dollars to hedge funds over three years. GIC is also expanding its exposure to artificial intelligence opportunities across various sectors. This strategic shift follows a period of more conservative investment and softer long-term…

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Anthony Scaramucci Calls Out Trump Media's Truth API for Selling Wall Street a Speed Advantage to 'Front-Run' Trades

Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. (NASDAQ:DJT) is monetizing President Donald Trump’s social media platform by offering Wall Street ultra-fast access to his online posts, a controversial move that Anthony Scaramucci argues is explicitly designed to let elite hedge funds exploit everyday retail investors.

Benzinga

Hedge Funds Snap Up US Semiconductor Stocks at Fastest Pace in 3.5 Years, bet Selloff Has 'Run Its Course'

Hedge funds snapped up U.S. semiconductor stocks at the fastest pace in at least three-and-a-half years last week, reversing course after two consecutive weeks of heavy selling as investors bet the sector’s recent pullback has run its course.

Benzinga

US Stock Market: SEC tightens disclosure rules for activist investors, raising transparency bar

The US SEC has tightened disclosure rules for activist investors, requiring greater transparency around client identities in key regulatory filings. The new guidance could reshape shareholder activism by increasing disclosure obligations for hedge funds and special purpose investment vehicles, while reigniting debate over investor privacy, corporate governance and campaign financing.

The Economic Times

AI selloff drives quant funds' worst performance since August

Hedge funds have recently faced substantial setbacks, primarily due to widespread trades within unstable markets. Systematic managers lost about 25% of their returns for the year, significantly affecting their overall performance. This downturn arose from substantial bets on U.S. and Asian equities, both of which faced dramatic price fluctuations. Additionally,…

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Christina Qi left behind a hedge fund trading $7 billion a day for a farm in Utah. Her new startup just raised $97 million to rival Bloomberg

Databento serves everyone from student traders to the world's largest hedge funds—and counts Nvidia and OpenAI as customers.

Fortune

US Stock Market | Hedge funds extend selloff in tech hardware stocks ahead of earnings: Goldman Sachs

US hedge funds cut exposure to technology hardware stocks for a fourth straight week ahead of the earnings season, amid weakness in semiconductor shares and concerns over AI-related spending. They also trimmed holdings in industrials and consumer discretionary stocks while increasing allocations to index funds, ETFs and defensive sectors.

The Economic Times

US Stock Market: Healthcare, momentum bets power hedge funds to strong H1 returns

Equity-focused hedge funds delivered impressive double-digit returns in the first half of the year, outperforming by navigating complex markets and seizing sector-specific chances. While June saw some headwinds from volatile trading, particularly in South Korean stocks, the overall performance highlights skillful stock selection and strategic positioning. Systematic funds also posted…

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Global Markets: AI supply chain bets propel Asian hedge funds to stellar performance

Asia-focused hedge funds delivered outsized returns in 2026 by riding the artificial intelligence boom across semiconductors and related technologies. Strong demand for AI infrastructure, coupled with supply constraints, lifted regional markets and helped fund managers uncover opportunities across Asia’s expanding technology ecosystem.

The Economic Times

Hedge funds sold broader tech ahead of SpaceX IPO, JPMorgan data shows

Big tech stocks saw significant selling by hedge funds. Some investors bought dips in these companies. Financial sector exchange-traded funds experienced strong buying interest. This activity occurred just before the highly anticipated initial public offering of Elon Musk's SpaceX. SpaceX's listing aimed for a massive valuation, potentially becoming a top…

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Hedge Funds Ride Oil Volatility To Double-Digit Gains As Iran War Reshapes Commodity Markets

The surge in oil prices resulting from the war in Iran has delivered one of the most profitable trading environments in years for quantitative hedge funds.

International Business Times

BofA Securities Asia Forum Gathers Global Investors Amid Surge in Hedge Funds Allocations

HONG KONG, June 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- BofA Securities hosted its fourth annual Asia Alternatives Forum on Thursday, May 21, 2026, in Hong Kong. The event brought together more than 20 global and Asia-based hedge fund managers and 120 institutional allocators, representing approximately $700 billion allocated to hedge funds.

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Goldman Sachs just ran some ugly numbers on the SaaSPocalypse—and found hedge funds are dumping software and piling into semis

Spoiler: not like anything that came before.

The Economic Times

Tech leaders favoured by hedge funds last month: Hazeltree report

Hedge funds maintained their focus on companies with strong fundamentals in April, particularly in technology and semiconductors, as the S&P 500 saw a significant jump. Meta and another unnamed mega-cap stock experienced increased fund holdings, while Nvidia, despite a slight decline, remained a top semiconductor pick.

International Business Times UK

Citadel Advisors Cut Stakes in Nvidia, Microsoft and Amazon Despite AI Rally — But Held Onto Tesla and Meta

US hedge funds, including Citadel Advisors, adjusted their portfolios in Q1 amid market volatility, selling stakes in major tech stocks.

The Economic Times

Hedge funds record decade-high weekly buying in Korea, Japan, Taiwan equities, Morgan Stanley says

Global hedge funds significantly increased their investments in South Korea, Japan, and Taiwan last week, reaching a decade-high in stock buying. This surge, driven by AI beneficiaries and the region's dominance in the tech supply chain, saw net exposure to these markets hit its highest point since 2010.

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Global Market Update | Hedge funds record decade-high weekly buying in Korea, Japan, Taiwan equities, says Morgan Stanley

Global hedge funds have heavily invested in Asian stocks, particularly in South Korea, Japan, and Taiwan. This buying spree, the largest in a decade, focuses on technology firms. Investors are seeking exposure to artificial intelligence beneficiaries. Major chipmakers in these countries are driving this trend. Asia's tech supply chain is…

International Business Times

Avis Budget Group Stock Explodes 15% on Massive Short Squeeze Frenzy Amid Travel Demand

Avis Budget Group Inc. shares continued their meteoric rise Tuesday, surging more than 15% in early trading to $700.51 as one of the most intense short squeezes in recent memory showed no signs of easing, with short interest exceeding 50% of the float and hedge funds scrambling to cover positions.

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Hedge Funds Are Shorting the U.S. Dollar So Make This 1 Trade Now

June British pound futures present a buying opportunity on more price strength.

The Guardian - UK

Hedge fund borrowing exposes emerging markets to greater Iran war risk, says IMF

Analysis shows developing economies more likely to experience higher interest rates and currency shocks

Fortune

Crypto hedge fund Split Capital winds down as its founder nabs new gig as an exec at stablecoin startup Plasma

Zaheer Ebtikar believes that crypto hedge funds are things of the past.

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Hedge Funds Are Betting Against Super Micro. Should You Go Against the Grain and Buy SMCI Stock Here?

As Super Micro Computer battles legal turmoil and rising bearish bets, should investors still consider buying SMCI stock now?

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s all fear and headlines’: energy traders race to keep pace with volatile oil markets

Market volatility caused by Middle East conflict exposes energy traders to heavy losses and rumours of insider trading at the highest level

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