The performance of hedge funds by investment strategy varied greatly. In 2019, hedge funds following an arbitrage strategy generated net returns of two percent, this was in stark contrast to equity hedge funds, which yielded a net return of almost 24 percent. In 2023, however, there was a smaller spread in the rates of returns generated, with the lowest rate of returns being -1.27 and the highest rate not reaching above eight percent.
Rate of net return on hedge funds worldwide from 2019 to September 2023, by investment strategy
All data is sourced from Aurum Hedge Fund Data Engine. Containing data on around 3,200 active hedge funds representing around 2.85 trillion U.S. dollars of assets.
HF composite: Aurum Hedge Fund Data Engine Weighted Composite Index.
Equities: S&P Global BMI
Bonds: S&P Global Developed Aggregate Ex Collateralized Bond (USD)
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