Opalesque Industry Update - The Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was up 2.06% in February as optimism about European debt and strengthening global economy fueled rallies in the underlying markets. The MSCI World Index gained 4.55% as high risk appetite continued for the second month running. All regions and strategies finished the month with positive returns while the asset-weighted Mizuho-Eurekahedge Index was also up 1.64% in February. Key highlights for February 2012:
Regional Indices Asia ex-Japan hedge funds delivered a 4.40% return for the month, bringing their February YTD figure to 8.84%. The regional managers have profited from a strong performance in the consumer and industrial sectors while also profiting from strengthening local currency exposures. The asset-weighted Mizuho-Eurekahedge Asia ex-Japan Index is up 9.55% February YTD, showing that larger funds have outperformed over the last two months. Notable among other regions is the performance of European hedge funds, the Eurekahedge European Hedge Fund Index was up 5.14% February YTD as heightened risk appetite and improving sentiment about the European debt situation led to healthy performance in the underlying markets. Additionally, early reports indicate that European hedge funds have also started to attract capital from investors, implying that confidence in the region is returning.
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Industry Updates
Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index up 2.06% in February (4.30% YTD)
Thursday, March 08, 2012
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