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Funds battle tough May

Markets were difficult in May, with the HedgeNews Africa South Africa Single Manager Composite declining by a median -1.38% for the month, its weakest...

Multi-strategy leads in April

South African hedge funds gained a median 0.75% in April, led by multi-strategy funds, which added 1.24%. By comparison most equity markets were positive for...

Returns diverge in varied markets

The HedgeNews Africa Single Manager Composite came in flat in March with an extensive range of underlying returns, as the FTSE/JSE All Share Index...

Three-year track record for Differential multi-strategy

Fund has gained 18% annualised over three years, combining data science and machine learning with fundamental investing

Southchester grows team and product range

Cape Town-based fixed income boutique Southchester Investment Management has had a strong year so far with its Southchester Smart Escalator Fund, and is rolling...

Terebinth reaches 10-year mark

Focused, strategic approach helps Terebinth reach its business and investment goals

Steen Capital Partners goes live with high equity fund

Johann Steyn at Steen Capital Partners has launched his high equity fund as of July 3, a concentrated long-only equity portfolio looking to outperform...

Fairtree Assegai tempers views in fragile global economy

Fairtree’s directional long/short equity funds have rounded out a strong first quarter, with the investment team tempering its views going into Q2 after a...

Hedge funds flat in February

South African hedge funds came in flat in February, with the HedgeNews Africa South Africa Single Manager Composite adding 0.03% for the month as...

Strong start for hedge funds

South African hedge funds had a solid start to the year, with the HedgeNews Africa South African Single Manager Composite adding a median 2.31%...