It was another positive week for hedge funds. The Lyxor Hedge Fund Index delivered healthy returns up 0.4% (+2.5% YTD) from 03 October to 10 October, with CTAs outperforming as the CTA Broad Index gained 0.9% (-2.3% YTD).

CTAs' contrarian positions were rewarded during the week, in particular through their allocation in bonds (they are long, mainly in Europe)