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Matthias Knab, Opalesque for New Managers:

Global hedge fund industry capital extended its record-breaking run in the first quarter of 2026, surpassing $5.22 trillion as institutional investors turned to alternative strategies to navigate a volatile geopolitical and market landscape, according to the latest HFR Global Hedge Fund Industry Report.

The milestone marks the 14th consecutive quarterly increase in industry assets - a streak that underscores a structural realignment by allocators toward hedge funds amid persistently elevated uncertainty. Inflows Hit Levels Not Seen Since 2007 Net asset inflows of $44.5 billion in Q1 2026 nearly matched the $44.8 billion recorded in Q4 2025. Together, the two quarters produced $89.3 billion in net inflows - the strongest two-quarter period since 2007. For the full year 2025, the industry attracted $115.8 billion in net inflows, also the highest calendar year total since 2007.

Total industry capital grew by $64.0 billion during the quarter. The concentration of new money toward established managers continued, with firms managing over $5 billion receiving an estimated $39.0 billion of Q1 net inflows, while mid-sized firms ($1-5 billion AUM) attracted $4.0 billion and smaller managers (under $1 billion) added $1.5 billion. Macro and Energy Lead Performance as Oil Surges The quarter's performance narrative was defined by ......................

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