| The first quarter’s market conditions have been supportive of hedge fund performance, posting solid gains while the S&P 500 index is down year-to-date. Looking back at the quarter, there are many positive points worth highlighting, following a lacklustre 2014. Once again monetary policies took the front seat, driving hedge fund returns:
Equity-focused strategies and CTA funds have benefited from the large impact of European and Japanese QEs, as well as the Fed’s patience. European L/S Equity funds, while cautious, managed to limit volatility and catch the rally. Systems, mainly trend-followers, are still gaining from the “central bank” play, and generating gains on long equity and bond positioning...............................................Full Article: Source
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