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Opalesque Roundup: Hedge funds extend winning streak: hedge fund news

Monday, September 15, 2025

Hedge Funds Extend Winning Streak: The industry marked its fourth consecutive month of gains in August, with all major strategies contributing to positive performance. Equity hedge funds led the charge, returning over 2.2% for the month and bringing year-to-date returns to just over 10%, according to Goldman Sachs. The momentum was driven by rising equity markets, falling bond yields, and expectations for interest rate cuts. Read more at Opalesque.com

Managed Futures Find Relief: After struggling for much of the year due to frequent market direction changes, commodity trading advisers finally delivered strong performance in August. Most large CTA programs moved into positive territory for the month, sharply reducing their year-to-date losses and offering relief to investors who had endured a challenging period.

Options Trading Innovation: Macro hedge funds are increasingly turning to niche derivatives strategies, particularly relative value plays using dual digital options to wager on index spreads. These sophisticated trades allow investors to bet on one market against another without taking outright directional positions.

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