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Report published June 18, 2026

J.P. Morgan Positioning Intelligence Weekly Wrap - June 18, 2026

J.P. Morgan · June 18, 2026

Hedge fund positioning shows mixed internals with rising gross leverage that may soon peak according to seasonal patterns. While HFs remain net sellers in the US, recent market performance has been supported by broad-based buying and successful short-squeeze dynamics.

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Key Takeaways

  • 1.Hedge fund gross leverage is rising but historical seasonal data suggests a peak around mid-June followed by a potential decline.
  • 2.Hedge funds have been net sellers, particularly in the US, with strong net selling in Industrials, Tech, and Materials.

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Key figures extracted from this report

MetricEstimateContext
HF performance (MTD)1.6%Hedge fund aggregate performance
Source: J.P. Morgan Prime Finance. This is a dated model snapshot, not a live forecast.

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Positioning Intelligence Weekly Wrap is shown in chronological order through this edition, published on June 18, 2026.

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