Hedge Funds Post Double-Digit H1 Returns as Market Rebounds Fuel Inflows

Hedge funds post double-digit H1 returns as market rebounds fuel inflows

Hedge funds delivered strong performance in the first half of 2025, returning 11% year-to-date after a sharp Q2 rebound that saw average returns reach 8.3%, according to new data from asset servicing solutions specialist Citco. The performance marked the 11th consecutive quarter of gains, as the sector continues to benefit from market resilience and investor appetite for alternative strategies. Second quarter returns were driven by a reversal of…

Citco data points to sustained hedge fund returns in Q2

Citco, the network of independent companies providing asset servicing globally, says most hedge funds administered through its network delivered positive returns in the second quarter of 2025, as markets rebounded from tariff-linked uncertainty triggered in the first quarter. The overall weighted average return hit 8.3% in Q2, with 77% of funds in the green, according