Weekly Hedge Fund Highlights

Hedge funds turned into net sellers of global equities this week, specifically targeting US and Asian technology and AI sectors, though leverage levels remain historically high.

Key Takeaways

• 1.Hedge funds flipped to net sellers of global equities, driven largely by Asia ex-Japan and North America, reversing recent buying trends.
• 2.Net leverage remains historically elevated in the upper quartile across US, EU, and Asia L/S funds despite recent selling activity.
• 3.Tech and AI-related beneficiaries were heavily sold, particularly in Semiconductors in both the US and Asia.

Table of Contents

• This Week's Highlights (as of Thursday, May 28th)
• Weekly Flows: Global Summary
• Weekly Flows: Sector Flows Summary
• Regional Leverage: US, Europe, and Asia
• Performance Highlights: MTD & YTD HF Performance Estimates
• Crowding Performance: Top 50 Crowded Longs vs. Shorts
• N. America Daily Crowding Perf: Top 50 Crowded Longs vs. Shorts
• Important Information and Qualifications

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