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Hedge Fund Assets Surge to Record $4.98 Trillion

10/25/2025

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Summary

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Global hedge fund assets reached a record $4.98 trillion in Q3 2025, driven by nearly $34 billion in new allocations.
The number of active hedge funds rose to 8,464.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., major U.S. banks, posted profits from prime brokerage.
Hedge Fund Research notes growth is fueled by merger activity and demand for cryptocurrencies.
Year-to-date inflows total $71 billion, the strongest since 2014.

History

Historical Context

Hedge funds, first established in 1949 by Alfred W. Jones, gained prominence after the 2008 financial crisis, which initially caused a decline in assets under management. By 2014, inflows surged to $71 billion, reflecting a recovery. As of 2021, the industry reached approximately $3.8 trillion, highlighting its growing influence in global finance and the increasing interest in alternative investments like cryptocurrencies.

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Story summary

Global hedge fund assets reached a record $4.98 trillion in Q3 2025, driven by nearly $34 billion in new allocations.
The number of active hedge funds rose to 8,464.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., major U.S. banks, posted profits from prime brokerage.
Hedge Fund Research notes growth is fueled by merger activity and demand for cryptocurrencies.
Year-to-date inflows total $71 billion, the strongest since 2014.

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