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Hedge fund industry AUM to reach $5.47tn in five years

Friday, March 15, 2024

Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia:

The Hedge Fund Industry in terms of assets under management value is expected to grow from USD 4.74 trillion in 2024 to USD 5.47 trillion by 2029, at a CAGR of 3.14% during the forecast period (2024-2029), according to a study.

The report by ResearchAndMarkets.com said that the total value of assets managed by hedge funds worldwide reached around USD 4.53 trillion in the previous year. Fund managers are also increasingly applying artificial intelligence and machine learning (AIML) techniques to improve operational efficiencies and boost returns.

The United States was the top country regarding hedge fund assets under management, accounting for three-quarters of the world. The United Kingdom followed with the second-highest assets under management.

As per the report, digital asset investments are from high-net-worth investors at present. Institutional investors are continuing to show interest, with several large institutional players penetrating the crypto space. According to hedge fund analysis, 21% of hedge funds surveyed invested in digital assets.

Along with increased regulatory clarity and sound operational practices, and expected hedge funds to increase their investment in this asset class, 31% of hedge fund managers plan to add cryptocurrency to their portfolios within the next two years.

The hedge funds industry seems to have consolidated over the years, and fund managers worldwide seem to become more defensive in their s......................

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