Data Alert

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...

Funds take a hit as markets decline

South African hedge funds took a hit in October, with the HedgeNews Africa SA Single Manager Composite declining by a median -0.88% for the...

Market-neutral climbs as markets fall

Market-neutral and quantitative funds topped the South African hedge fund tables in September, with the category adding a median 0.49% as the FTSE/JSE All...

Hedge funds strong in difficult markets

The HedgeNews Africa South Africa Single Manager Composite added a median 1.19% in August as global markets lost ground, with the FTSE/JSE All Share...

Hedge funds make gains in July

The HedgeNews Africa South Africa Single Manager Composite added a median 1.13% in July and is now 4.53% higher for the year so far. In...