UBS
June 18, 2026
Hedge Funds
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Hedge funds delivered positive returns in May, led by equity hedge and event-driven strategies amid a recovery in risk assets. Despite mixed performance in macro strategies, the asset class remains a key tool for building resilience against macro and geopolitical headwinds.
Key Takeaways
- 1.Hedge funds delivered positive returns in May with lower market exposure, helping to build more resilient portfolios despite macro and geopolitical uncertainty.
- 2.Strategy performance was bifurcated: Equity hedge and event-driven strategies outperformed, while macro strategies saw mixed results with discretionary managers gaining and systematic CTAs struggling.
Table of Contents
- Hedge funds
- Hedge funds in the current macroeconomic environment
- Non-Traditional Assets
- Appendix
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Authors
Karim CherifTony Petrov
Themes
AI-led Market LeadershipGeopolitical SensitivityFactor Crowding
Regions
EuropeMiddle EastUnited StatesJapanSouth Korea
