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HFRI Long Volatility Index Launch Event in Boston on May 13th
The private event will include an overview of the launch of the HFRI Long Volatility Index, a presentation, lunch, and a discussion panel of Index constituent managers on volatility and tail risk hedging.
Investors who are interested in attending can reach out to events@hfr.com for more information. Please note that space is limited.
HFR Special Report: HFR Long Volatility Indices
The new report offers an overview of HFR’s Long Volatility Indices performance.
HFR Global Hedge Fund Industry Report
LATEST REPORT: Q1 2025
The HFR Global Hedge Fund Industry Report provides detailed information on current hedge fund trends and historical data across strategies and geographic regions.
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CNBC: Hedge funds positioned for volatility and recession, with defensive gains
HFR President Ken Heinz discusses hedge funds’ strategies amid volatility. He highlights their positioning for recession, performance in the market, and how they adapt to daily market changes.
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HFR Blockchain: New Crypto Sub-Strategies
This special report from HFR covers the newly launched sub-strategy classifications for hedge funds and alternative investment products within HFR’s Blockchain and Cryptocurrency coverage. More than 145 reporting funds are classified into 11 specialized sub-strategies, offering more granular insights into the Cryptocurrency and Blockchain space.
- Descriptions of HFR’s new Cryptocurrency and Blockchain classifications
- HFR coverage of Cryptocurrency and Blockchain funds by sub-strategy and AUM
- Comparison of HFR Blockchain Indices performance to bonds and the equity market indices
CNBC Crypto World: HFR President, Ken Heinz, Discusses Launch of New Crypto Sub-Strategies
Ken Heinz joins CNBC Crypto World to discuss the launch of our expanded strategy classification system for hedge funds and alternative investment products focused on crypto.
HFR Podcast: Emilie Raffo, Co-Founder, Chain Security
Emilie Raffo is a founding partner of Chain Security, a top tier blockchain security company specialized in smart contract audits. Emilie discusses the security aspects behind DeFi protocols and how investors can evaluate blockchain based protocols. We also discuss whether AI can enhance smart contracts and its role in evolving cyber threats.
State Street Global Advisors launches Global Alternative Beta fund
The State Street Global Alternative Beta Fund is managed in reference to the HFRX Global Hedge Fund Index, provided by HFR.
The State Street Global Alternative Beta Fund aims to approximate hedge funds’ beta returns driven, to a large extent, by various market exposures and approximate the risk-return profile of the asset class through a dynamic, factor-based investment process.
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Heinz: Hedge funds positioned for volatility and recession, with defensive gains
Ken Heinz, President of HFR, discusses hedge funds’ strategies amid volatility. He highlights their positioning for recession, performance in the market, and how they adapt to daily market changes.
GLOBAL HEDGE FUND CAPITAL RISES TO SIXTH CONSECUTIVE RECORD AS VOLATILITY SURGES ON TARIFFS, UNCERTAINTY
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