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Will Hedge Funds’ Pivot to Private Markets Help or Hurt Them?

Hedge funds are increasingly turning to private markets to boost returns—extending well beyond well-known players like Tiger Global and D1 Capital, which have long operated in the sector.

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Opalesque Industry Update - 70% of hedge funds now invest in private markets, according to new research from IG Prime, the prime broker for hedge funds, other institutions and family offices. Investor demand for hedge funds to improve their returns has led to more of them to invest in a wider array... Article link

Hedge funds tapping private markets for higher returns

70 per cent of hedge funds now invest in private markets in the pursuit of higher returns, new research has found. A survey by IG Prime, a prime broker for hedge funds and family offices, showed that hedge funds are now allocating to a wider array of alternatives, amid growing investor demand for private markets […] The post Hedge funds tapping private markets for higher returns appeared first on Alternative Credit Investor.

Hedge funds deepen push into private markets

More than 70% of hedge funds are now allocating to private markets, as investor pressure for stronger returns pushes managers to diversify beyond traditional strategies, according to new data from IG Prime’s prime brokerage business. In a press statement, IG Prime highlights a growing shift as hedge funds increasingly embrace private equity, credit, real estate, and infrastructure – territory once dominated by private equity firms. Specifically,…