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Matthias Knab, Opalesque for New Managers: BofA Securities hosted its fourth annual Asia Alternatives Forum in Hong Kong on May 21, bringing together more than 20 global and Asia-based hedge fund managers and 120 institutional allocators representing approximately $700 billion allocated to hedge funds.
"Allocator sentiment remains robust, with investors focused on resilient performance and greater diversification across a range of hedge fund strategies," said Vanessa Bogaardt, head of Global Capital Strategy & Consulting at BofA Securities. Lower drawdowns during periods of market stress and continued inflows reflect sustained interest in hedge fund strategies
According to the BofA 2026 Hedge Fund Outlook - based on an aggregated, anonymized survey of roughly 280 institutional allocators globally representing over $1 trillion in assets - nearly two-thirds of Asia Pacific-based allocators indicated plans to increase hedge fund investments. Target strategies include equity directional and low net, event-driven, credit, quant equity, and discretionary macro.
Industry-wide, hedge fund assets reached $5.2 trillion at end-2025, with performance up 11.7% for the year. Net inflows totaled $116 billion in 2025, the highest level since 2007.
Xavier Feschet, head of Asia Pacific Equities at BofA Securities, said the firm is partnering with clients to navigate volatility, uncover op...................... To view our full article Click here
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