Chris Rokos Nets £477m as Rokos Capital Achieves Record Profits
Originally Published 2 days ago — by Financial Times
UK hedge fund trader Chris Rokos paid himself a record £477 million, highlighting significant earnings in the finance sector.
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Citadel's Ken Griffin Hedge Fund Gains 10.2% in Volatile 2025
Originally Published 9 days ago — by CNBC
Ken Griffin's Citadel hedge fund achieved a 10.2% gain in 2025, navigating a volatile market with sharp swings and a late-year rebound, while planning to return $5 billion to clients to limit asset growth, maintaining a strong long-term track record.
Hedge Funds Shine in 2025 Amid Rising Risks and Market Shifts
Originally Published 9 days ago — by Financial Times
Hedge fund Millennium reported achieving double-digit returns in 2025, highlighting its strong performance in the investment sector.
Bridgewater's 2025 Gains Highlight Record-Breaking Year
Originally Published 11 days ago — by Reuters
Bridgewater Associates' flagship Pure Alpha hedge fund surged 33% in 2025, marking its highest profit in 50 years, driven by strong U.S. stock market gains and strategic investments in AI-driven funds, outperforming major indices and reflecting successful diversification and leadership transition.
Point72's Biggest Bet Yet on Star Trader's New Venture
Originally Published 23 days ago — by Bloomberg.com
Point72 Asset Management is making its largest-ever initial investment in a departing star trader, Alex Silverstein, to support his new hedge fund, Sirenia Capital Management, reflecting the firm's strategy to back successful traders in their independent ventures amid a competitive talent war.
Millennium Sells 15% Stake Valued at $2 Billion
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Bloomberg.com
Izzy Englander sold a 15% stake in Millennium Management, valuing the firm at $14 billion, to diversify ownership and support succession planning, involving institutional and high-net-worth investors to ensure stability and future growth.
Millennium Hedge Fund Sells 15% Stake to Top Investors
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Financial Times
Hedge fund Millennium has sold a 15% stake to top investors, indicating a significant move in its ownership structure and investor confidence.
Hedge Fund Boss Jason Ader Declares Bankruptcy Amid Family Lawsuit
Originally Published 4 months ago — by New York Post
Jason Ader, a hedge fund boss known for his lavish lifestyle and legal troubles, filed for bankruptcy after his fund 26 Capital Acquisition Corp went into Chapter 11, and he faces a $370,000 American Express debt from his Monaco spending spree. He has also been sued by his mother over unpaid estate and mortgage issues, amid ongoing legal disputes and failed casino deals.
Ex-hedge fund manager predicts upcoming global boom and investment strategies
Originally Published 4 months ago — by MarketWatch
A former hedge fund manager predicts a coming global economic boom driven by rising oil demand, especially from India, despite current market stagnation and subdued expectations for a worldwide upswing.
Goldman Offers Millennium Hedge Fund Stakes for $1 Million
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Bloomberg.com
Goldman Sachs is offering clients the opportunity to buy a 10-15% stake in Millennium Management, a major hedge fund with over $78 billion in assets, at a valuation of around $14 billion, with investments starting at $1 million, aiming to attract high-net-worth individuals and institutions alike.
Opendoor's Rise as Toronto's Meme Stock Leader and Its Market Impact
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Bloomberg
Canadian hedge fund manager Eric Jackson, known for his surprise involvement in the meme stock frenzy, has seen his investments in volatile companies like Opendoor soar, leading to increased retail investor interest and questions about the sustainability of such rallies. Jackson, who previously faced significant losses, has recently re-entered the market based on social media-driven optimism, highlighting the unpredictable nature of the current trading environment.
Fund Gains 21% in May with 'Left-for-Dead' Stocks, Sets New Target
Originally Published 6 months ago — by MarketWatch
Whetstone Capital achieved a 21% return in May by investing in undervalued and neglected 'left-for-dead' stocks, driven by opportunities in software, fintech, healthcare, and financial data sectors, with a focus on management credibility and market dislocation, aiming to smooth out volatility through diversification.
Bitcoin's Resilience Amid Market Fluctuations and Geopolitical Tensions
Originally Published 6 months ago — by CoinDesk
Bitcoin experienced a volatile session, briefly falling below $101,000 before sharply rebounding above $102,000 amid heavy trading volume. Hedge fund manager James Lavish criticized selling Bitcoin due to war fears, emphasizing a misunderstanding of the asset's value. The market remains within a $100K–$110K range, with on-chain metrics showing balance and derivatives indicating cautious demand for downside protection.
Star Fund Manager Draws 2008 Parallels in Volatility Return
Originally Published 7 months ago — by MarketWatch
Steve Diggle, a renowned hedge fund manager known for his tail-risk strategies during the 2008 financial crisis, is returning to the volatility business with a new fund, VAILS, as he sees parallels between current market conditions and those before the 2008 crisis, citing increased risk mispricing, geopolitical tensions, and economic challenges. Unlike previous times, he emphasizes transparency and tactical positioning, utilizing AI to identify vulnerable assets and hedge against potential market downturns.
Scott Bessent: From Breaking Banks to Leading U.S. Treasury
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Financial Times
Scott Bessent's hedge fund, Key Square Capital, achieved a 29% return in 2022 by betting against the Federal Reserve's inflation predictions, shorting fixed-income assets and tech stocks. This success bolstered Bessent's reputation, leading to his nomination as Treasury Secretary by Donald Trump. Despite past criticisms of his fund's performance, Bessent's strategic acumen during economic turmoil is seen as an asset for managing Trump's economic policies, including tax cuts and handling immigration and tariff plans.