Report published May 8, 2026
Goldman Sachs Prime Services Weekly Report: May 10, 2026
Goldman Sachs · May 8, 2026
Goldman Sachs reports that Fundamental L/S funds outperformed for the week ending May 7, 2026, amid record-high allocations to Asian markets and high overall book leverage.
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Key Takeaways
- 1.GS Equity Fundamental L/S performance rose +2.48%, significantly outperforming the MSCI World TR which gained +1.75%.
- 2.Gross leverage in the overall book increased to 312.7%, reaching the 98th percentile for the 1-year lookback.
- 3.Allocations to Asia (DM + EM) reached record highs since 2016, driven by intense net buying particularly in China, Japan, and Korea.
Table of Contents
- Key Takeaways
- Gross and Net Leverage
- Asia (DM + EM) saw the largest % net buying in one month, driven almost entirely by long buys
- Global Financials was net bought in every major region and for the first time in 9 weeks
- Regional Flows and Weightings
- Sector Flows and Weightings
- Sources and Definitions
Report data
Prime Book: Asia (DM + EM) % of Global Exposure (MV)
| Metric | Estimate | Context |
|---|---|---|
| GS Equity Fundamental L/S Performance Estimate | 2.48% | Weighted average of fund performance. |
| Overall Book Gross Leverage | 312.7% | 98th percentile for 1-year basis. |
| Asia (DM+EM) Prime Book Gross Allocation | 25.0% | Highest level on record since 2016. |
| Financials Underweight vs MSCI World | -5.6% | 4th percentile versus past year. |
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