Goldman Sachs Prime Services Weekly Report: August 7, 2026

Key Takeaways

• 1.Fundamental L/S equity funds saw performance gains of 2.29%, while systematic L/S funds rose 1.77%.
• 2.Global equities experienced net buying for the second consecutive week, characterized by robust long buying activity.
• 3.Materials was the most net-bought sector, driven by major short covering, while Industrials was the most net-sold sector.

Table of Contents

• Key Takeaways
• GS Equity Fundamental Long/Short Performance Estimate (Asset Weighted)
• GS Equity Systematic Long/Short Performance Estimate (Asset Weighted)
• Gross and Net Leverage
• Materials was the most $ net bought global sector as the sector saw the largest short covering in ~2 years
• Industrials was the most $ net sold global sector this week as the sector saw de-grossing for a 6th straight week
• Regional Flows and Weightings
• Sector Flows and Weightings
• Sources and Definitions

Report data

Gross and Net Leverage — as of August 7, 2026.

Reports in this series

Prime Services Weekly Report is shown in chronological order through this edition, published on August 7, 2026.

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