#hedge-funds

#hedge-funds

The documentary Stripped for Parts: American Journalism on the Brink is now streaming on PBS through the end of the year, and I highly recommend it. Watching this film, viewers follow journalists as they battle vulture capitalist hedge funds. These hedge funds buy up local newspapers and gut their staff and resources. Finally, I understand what a hedge fund does!

Billionaire investors were quite active in the second quarter, with many of the big names going after a relatively narrow basket of stocks. Undoubtedly, great minds tend to think alike, especially in the world of investment. If one investment legend perceives deep value to be had in a specific stock, there's a good chance that others might also see an opportunity to get a steep discount to intrinsic value.

Tiger Management is expanding its investment approach by exploring diverse opportunities, including co-investments in public and private positions, as part of its Tiger 3.0 era.

"Hedge funds have had an emotionally turbulent ride in 2025, starting the year with soaring interest from big investors and optimism for the incoming Donald Trump administration. That optimism did not last long, however, as the President's tariff policies disrupted global trade and sent markets into a frenzy."

Zimbler announced his retirement, marking a significant change in Millennium's commodities unit as other senior traders have also departed amidst market instability.

What's really important to firm leadership is ensuring that we always have our eyes on up-and-coming talent and that we're identifying and developing those who have the potential to be on the team.

Smaller multistrategy funds attract top portfolio managers by offering autonomy and tailored risk management, distinguishing themselves from larger firms like Millennium.

Millennium's recent hires of Grau and Reich reflect continued interest in credit strategies, despite a noted decrease in demand for these approaches moving into 2025.

"Jenn will play a pivotal role in advancing our human resources strategy, focusing on enhancing talent management, supporting organizational growth, and reinforcing our culture of excellence."

The hedge fund industry is expected to grow to USD 5 trillion by 2028, driven by demand for alternatives in uncertain markets.

Hedge funds exhibited the largest sell-off of European shares in a decade, prompted by trade tariff concerns and the euro's strength diminishing exports.

Digital asset-focused hedge funds are also gaining traction because of a more favourable regulatory backdrop and leadership changes at the SEC.