Long/short leads in strong August
South African long/short equity funds were the strongest category in August, adding a median 1.96% to sit 13.88% higher for the year so far.
The...
Multi-strategy forges ahead in July
HedgeNews Africa South Africa Single Manager Composite added a median 2.32% in July as the FTSE/JSE All Share Index gained 3.92% and South Africa’s...
Long/short climbs in June
South African single-manager hedge funds added a median 2.32% in June in a post-election market rally, as the FTSE/JSE All Share Index gained 4.08%...
Fixed income strongest category in May
South African hedge funds had a good month, with the HedgeNews Africa South African Single-Manager Composite adding 1.15% to reflect a year-to-date gain of...
Hedge funds solid in April
The HedgeNews Africa South African Single-Manager Composite had a solid April, gaining a median 1.41% as South African equities and bonds were positive.
By comparison,...
Hedge funds edge higher in March
South African hedge funds edged forward in March, adding a median 0.44% for the month, while domestic equities rose and bonds retraced.
The HedgeNews Africa...
Market neutral ahead in February
Hedge funds edged higher in February with the HedgeNews Africa South Africa Single Manager Composite adding a median 0.27% for the month as South...
Strong start for hedge funds
The HedgeNews Africa Single Manager Composite added a median 0.9% in January with mixed markets contributing to a wide range of returns.
The FTSE/JSE All...
Funds end year on positive note
South African multi-strategy funds were the strongest category in December, adding a median 2.05% as both equities and bonds ended the year on a...
Multi-strategy leads as markets rebound
November brought a wide range of returns as the HedgeNews Africa SA Single Manager Composite added 3.24%, with most funds turning in positive numbers as global...