Opalesque Industry Update - Having recorded returns of +10.85% in 2014, their strongest performance since returning +15.70% in 2010, CTAs saw further good performance in Q1 2015 as they posted returns of +4.29%. However, negative returns in Q2 (-3.74%) and Q3 (-0.16%) saw volatile swings in CTA performance, and as of the end of October Preqins CTA benchmark has recorded YTD losses of -0.39%. In contrast, all other hedge funds have posted YTD returns of +2.45% as of the end of October, despite posting -3.94% in Q3. Funds of CTAs have posted even more pronounced swings in performance, returning -5.78% in June 2015, and +3.39% the following month. The Preqin benchmark for funds of CTAs is currently -6.18% as of 31st October, having posted losses of 10.88% in Q2. More Key Hedge Fund Information and Stats:
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Industry Updates
CTA launches fall to lowest level since 2006
Wednesday, November 25, 2015
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