Goldman Sachs
May 20, 2026
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Hedge funds are rotating aggressively into Asia while taking profits in US Semiconductors and increasing macro hedges to 10-year highs. Despite factor volatility, Fundamental L/S managers are outperforming systematic peers MTD.
Key Takeaways
- 1.Fundamental L/S hedge funds have recorded positive performance in May (+1.75% MTD) despite a momentum drawdown and difficult macro backdrop.
- 2.Regional positioning shows a significant rotation: Asia is the most net bought region YTD while North America is by far the most net sold.
- 3.Hedge funds are actively taking profits in US Semiconductor and Semi Equipment stocks, though overall AI theme exposure remains high.
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Authors
Vincent LinKartik SinghalErin Tolar
Securities
GSPRHIMOGSTMTAIPMSCI World ACWI
Themes
Asia Inflows / Asia Over USMacro Hedging at ScaleProfit Taking in Semiconductors
Regions
Asia PacificNorth AmericaChinaJapanTaiwan
