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HFR Indices August 2026 Performance Update

HFR President, Ken Heinz, discusses the HFR Indices performance through August 2026.

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HFR Podcast: Claudia Sahm – Evaluating the Macro Signals Now

Esteemed macroeconomist Claudia Sahm discusses the labor market, upcoming Jackson Hole Fed symposium, and what the market wants to hear from the Fed Chair in July 2026.

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Industry Report

NEW REPORT: Second Quarter 2026

HFR Podcast: Global Hedge Fund Industry Report 2026 Q2

Industry capital increased by $409.3 billion in 2Q, the largest increase in history

Quarterly performance-based gains of $364 billion also set new record

President Ken Heinz discusses Q2 performance drivers, unprecedented asset inflows, and which strategy areas he will watch closely in the second half of the year.

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HFR World

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HFR World: HFR Interval Funds and Tender Offer Funds Indices

In this episode of HFR World, Ken Heinz and S. Aneeqa Aqeel introduce the newly launched Interval Funds and Tender Offer Funds index families, highlighting their importance in the alternative investment landscape and how they provide benchmarks for semi-liquid and illiquid assets.

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HFR World: HFR Co-Investment Index

The HFR Co-Investment Index represents the aggregated performance of a curated set of hedge fund managers that have historically offered Best Ideas and/or Co-Investment opportunities to investors. This episode of HFR World explores the application of this Index family and explains how investors and allocators might employ it.

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HFRX Index Performance Contribution Report

Understand hedge fund index performance drivers to gain unique insight into what drives hedge fund returns across strategies and asset class. Access the latest report by creating a free web account.

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Hedge Fund Indices: Benchmarks Trusted by Leading Institutions

In the complex world of alternative investments, hedge fund managers and institutional investors rely on clear, transparent benchmarks to measure performance. A strong benchmark is built on data integrity, governance, and industry coverage, all of which are key features of HFR’s hedge fund indices.

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