Goldman Sachs
May 14, 2026
Prime Services Monthly: Hedge Fund Performance
Monthly UpdateEquitiesCommoditiesRates Govt BondsInformation TechnologyEnergy
Global hedge funds returned +3.5% in April, recouping March losses as the S&P 500 surged 10.9% on geopolitical de-escalation and tech optimism.
Key Takeaways
- 1.Hedge funds saw a strong recovery in April, returning +3.5% on a strategy-weighted basis, led significantly by Equity Long/Short strategies.
- 2.The S&P 500 recorded its strongest month since November 2020, gaining 10.9% amid AI optimism and easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
- 3.Asia-focused hedge fund managers outperformed other regions significantly, posting gains of +8.6% for the month.
Table of Contents
- APRIL MARKET WRAP
- HEDGE FUND PERFORMANCE
- Additional Disclaimers
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Authors
Andrea LiuMarco LaiciniVincent LinFreddie Parker
Securities
SPX
Themes
Geopolitical De-escalationAI OptimismHedge Fund Alpha Recovery
Regions
North AmericaAsia PacificEuropeUnited StatesIranJapan
