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Q2 2025 presents a unique opportunity set for hedge funds, says K2

Friday, May 16, 2025

Matthias Knab, Opalesque for New Managers:

As we move deeper into 2025, the hedge fund industry is adapting to a rapidly changing macroeconomic and geopolitical environment. According to the latest Q2 2025 Hedge Fund Strategy Outlook by K2 Investment Management, uncertainty has not only persisted but intensified over the past quarter, reinforcing the case for dynamic and flexible investment strategies. In Q1, market sentiment was shaped by high economic uncertainty, elevated geopolitical tensions, and tight credit conditions. These pressures have not subsided-in fact, geopolitical risks and macroeconomic unpredictability have increased. Yet valuations have started to retreat, and credit spreads are gradually widening. This evolving backdrop is creating both significant risks and compelling opportunities for hedge fund managers. Key Macro Themes

The current market environment is defined by:

- High volatility and dispersion across asset classes - Uncertain policy execution following global elections - Shifting liquidity conditions and rising rate sensitivity - Crowded positioning leading to abrupt unwind risk These conditions offer a fertile ground for strategies that thrive in non-linear, fragmented markets. Investors are urged to adopt diversified, liquid, and opportunistic portfolios while remaining patien......................

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