Hedge funds increase dollar shorts on the prospect of a more active Treasury role
Posted: August 24, 2026
Hedge funds are increasingly bearish against the US dollar as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced on August 19 that the [Read More]
Investors turn back to debasement trades – Bitcoin and gold climb
Posted: August 21, 2026
Bitcoin had its best week in more than three years. The price soared 6% today and is up 23% for [Read More]
Citadel sells 80% of Situational Awareness’ equity portfolio
Posted: August 21, 2026
Citadel founder Ken Griffin wrote to investors, telling them that Citadel has sold 80% of the equity portfolio it had [Read More]
Performance Round-Up IV: Despite sharp losses in July, many hedge funds are up double-digit for the year
Posted: August 21, 2026
Following a strong first half of the year, many hedge funds suffered from sharp swings in technology and AI stocks [Read More]
Quant funds have worst day in two years in volatile markets
Posted: August 20, 2026
Momentum trading has been uneven since the AI-related stock sell-off in July. Wednesday’s tumultuous trading added to the pressure. The [Read More]