Factbox-Hedge funds lifted by stocks, stymied by bonds in May, say sources
  • June 3, 2025

Factbox-Hedge funds lifted by stocks, stymied by bonds in May, say sources

Hedge funds globally returned a positive monthly return of 3% as of May 29, a JPMorgan prime brokerage note sent to clients on Friday and seen by Reuters on Monday showed. Industry returns were up 5% for the year so far, the note said. Stock picking hedge funds posted a 3% performance in May, while multi-strategy hedge funds trading many different strategies under one roof returned 2.5% and quantitative equity funds using systematic strategies returned 4.2%, the note said.