Equal-Weighted and Asset-Weighted Performance of Hedge Funds
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The asset-weighted Mizuho-Eurekahedge Index – USD was down 0.41% in August, underperforming the equal-weighted Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index which declined 0.05% throughout the month. Nearly half of the fund managers overseeing assets in excess of US$1 billion posted losses in August.
Global Hedge Fund Performance
Hedge Fund Performance by Strategy (2018 YTD)
Region Highlight
North America (+3.39% YTD)
+US$16.3 billion AUM YTD
North American fund managers generated 1.04% return in August, outperforming their peers from other regions, as they enjoyed the support of the underlying equity market rally. On a year-to-date basis, the mandate was up 3.39%, indicating their resilience against the recent trade tension.
Hedge Fund Management Fees
Strategy Highlight
Long/Short Equities (+0.83% YTD)
+US$32.1 billion AUM YTD
Long/short equities hedge fund managers managed to stay in positive territory, returning 0.83% as of August 2018 year-to-date. Investor allocations remained rather strong, with an estimated US$14.8 billion of net investor flows over the first eight months of the year.
Hedge Fund Launches and Closures
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