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Citadel Acquires Bulk of Leopold Aschenbrenner's AI Stock Portfolio Following Brutal Hedge Fund Sell-Off

Citadel acquires most of Situational Awareness' public equity portfolio after the hedge fund suffers losses during an AI stock downturn, highlighting the volatility in AI investments.

International Business Times UK · Jul 31

How Hedge Funds Made Billions From Forced Buying of SpaceX Shares By Index Funds

Hedge funds made billions after index providers changed their rules to fast-track SpaceX so soon after its IPO, triggering $4.3 billion in forced passive buying.

International Business Times · Jul 29

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,…

The Economic Times · Jul 28

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 · Jul 13

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,…

The Economic Times · Jul 9

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 · Jul 9

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 · Jul 7

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…

The Economic Times · Jul 3

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 · Jun 15

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…

The Economic Times · Jun 12