Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: The global hedge fund market was valued at $4.8 trillion in 2022 and is estimated to reach $13 trillion by 2032, exhibiting a CAGR of 10.7% from 2023 to 2032, said a study.
According to the Allied Market Research report, depending on the strategy, the long/short equity segment held the highest market share in 2022, accounting for more than one-fifth of the global hedge fund market revenue, this is attributed to increasing investor interest in active management and the pursuit of alpha, especially in times of market uncertainty.
However, the event-driven segment is projected to register the highest CAGR of 13.9% from 2023 to 2032, due to its unique approach to trading futures contracts across various asset classes such as commodities, currencies, and financial instruments, which boosts the global market.
Based on the type, the fund of funds segment held the highest market share in 2022, accounting for more than two-fifths of the global hedge fund market revenue, as it provides access to top-performing hedge fund managers and strategies that are not available to individual investors.
However, the offshore segment is projected to register the highest CAGR of 13.5% from 2023 to 2032, The growth of the offshore segment can be attributed to the ability of these jurisdictions to provide a stable and supportive environment for hedge funds activities, allowing fund managers to focus on investment strategies without being burdened by exc...................... To view our full article Click here
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