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Liquidations top launches for quarter for 1st time since 1Q23; Fees steady, uptick from historic lows
CHICAGO, (March 28, 2024) – New hedge fund launches fell while liquidations were steady in 4Q to conclude 2023 as managers positioned for falling inflation and an improving economic outlook, albeit with geopolitical risk rising to historic levels. The estimated number of new hedge fund launches in 4Q23 fell to 85, the lowest since 3Q22, though bringing the total number of estimated launches to 438 funds for 2023, according to the latest HFR Market Microstructure Report, released today by HFR®, the established global leader in the indexation, analysis and research of the global hedge fund industry.
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