Multi-strategy sets pace in August
South African hedge funds added a median 0.95% in August,
with the HedgeNews Africa SA Single-Manager Composite sitting 9.26%
higher so far this year.
By comparison, the...
Long/short funds in the lead
The HedgeNews
Africa South Africa Single Manager Composite returned a median 0.76% in
July, led by the long/short equity category, which delivered 1.23%.
It was a
bullish month...
Fixed income leads in tough month for equities
The HedgeNews Africa South Africa Single-Manager
Composite edged 0.11% higher in June as the South African equity market fell,
and now sits a median 7.42% higher...
Equity-focused hedge funds outperformed in May
Equity-focused
hedge funds outperformed in May, with the HedgeNews Africa South African
Single-Manager Composite adding 1.17% to sit 7.32% higher for the first five
months, while the...
Multi-strategy funds lead in April
The HedgeNews Africa South African Single Manager Composite gained a median 0.8% in April, to sit 6.08% higher on the year, while the broader...
Long/short ahead in March
Funds in
the HedgeNews Africa database had a strong March, with the HedgeNews
Africa South African Single Manager Composite gaining 1.61% while the
broader HedgeNews Africa Single...
Long/short leads in buoyant February
South African long/short equity funds were the best performing category in the HedgeNews Africa database in February, gaining a median 3.67% to sit 6.08% higher for...
Single managers remain positive for January
South African hedge funds started the year on a solid footing, with the HedgeNews Africa South Africa Single-Manager Composite delivering a 1.64% gain.
The broader HedgeNews Africa Single-Manager Composite,...
Hedge funds resilient in December
South African hedge funds turned in a median gain of 6.19% in 2020, after adding 1.3% in December, according to the HedgeNews Africa South Africa Single...
Strong November for many funds across strategies
Funds in the HedgeNews Africa database had a strong month, with the HedgeNews Africa South African Single Manager Composite adding a median 3% as...