Hedge funds are navigating volatile markets with mixed results—short bets drove June gains while oil positions caused losses. The sector faces new regulatory pressure from the Bank of England on leverage limits, even as some mega-funds experience significant investor withdrawals.
·Hedge funds profited from short positions in June but sustained losses on oil holdings
·Bank of England moving to restrict hedge fund leverage as part of financial stability measures
·Blue Owl investors requesting $4.7 billion withdrawal from flagship funds
·Multistrategy hedge funds showing divergent performance halfway through 2026
·India launching algo-driven mutual funds to expand passive investment options
drawn from Reuters, Bloomberg.com, Business Insider, The New York Times · updated 6h ago