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Komfie Manalo, Opalesque Asia: The hedge fund industry posted steady capital inflows in the third quarter as financial market volatility rose, according to the latest HFR Global Hedge Fund Industry Report by Hedge Fund Research.
In a press statement, HFR said the capital inflows were concentrated in Event Driven and Fixed Income-based Relative Value Arbitrage strategies. Hedge fund industry capital finished the quarter at $2.82tln, an increase of $18bn, or 0.6% over the prior quarter. Through the first three quarters of 2014, hedge fund industry assets have increased by $190bn, or 7%. The 3Q increase marks the 9th consecutive quarterly record level of total hedge fund industry capital.
"Hedge fund capital growth continued through the third quarter, albeit at a slower pace than the second quarter, as total industry capital reached another record and year to date inflows totaled the highest in seven years," stated Kenneth J. Heinz, President of HFR. "Global financial markets experienced a significant macroeconomic inflection point in the third quarter, driven by a combination of both expected and unexpected catalysts, contributing to strategy performance dispersion, increased trading activity, heightened asset volatility and strong capital inflows for the quarter. Investors anticipating and positioning for a continuation of these trends are likely to drive continued industry growth throug...................... To view our full article Click here
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