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Performance gains offset outflow in 4Q as investors position for volatility; China, interest rates, energy, and Brexit among top risks, opportunities for 2016
HFR, Inc. releases HFR Global Hedge Fund Industry Report for Year End 2015
CHICAGO, (January 20, 2016) – Total global hedge fund capital rose in the fourth quarter, as financial market volatility, driven by concerns about slowing Chinese growth and energy market weakness, accelerated into year-end, according to the latest HFR Global Hedge Fund Industry Report, released today by HFR®, the established global leader in the indexation, analysis and research of the global hedge fund industry. Hedge fund capital rose to $2.90 trillion in 4Q15, an increase of $22.8 billion over the prior quarter. The performance asset gain offset a small investor net capital outflow of $1.52 billion in 4Q15, the first quarterly net outflow since 4Q11.
HFR Global Hedge Fund Industry Report: Year End 2015