Opalesque Industry Update – Modest performance in global markets in February 2013 was reflected in hedge funds with the Greenwich Global Hedge Fund Index increasing on average +0.33%. Just over 50% of reporting managers reported positive gains in February. As a group Long-Short Equity managers performed the best, up +0.71% in February. Equity markets as measured by the S&P 500 TR and FTSE 100 gained only slightly more than hedge funds, up +1.36% and +1.34% respectively. Global Index Strategy Highlights
• Hedge fund managers remained conservative in February, gaining a modest +0.33% on average, as moderately positive economic indicators failed to generate much enthusiasm. The February gain brings the GGHFI year to date return up to +2.77% for 2013. Press release Bg |
Industry Updates
Greenwich Global Hedge Fund Index up 0.5% (est.) in February, 2.8% YTD
Friday, March 15, 2013
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