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Hedge Funds Shift Strategies with Record Pay and Loyalty

11/10/2025

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Hedge funds are reshaping talent strategy by offering record compensation, with some portfolio managers receiving offers up to $100 million.
Firms are relocating to tax-friendly locations such as Puerto Rico and Milan to accommodate portfolio managers' demands.
The industry is moving from a cutthroat culture to one that values loyalty, becoming more forgiving of underperformance.
Long-term relationships and internal talent development are central, signaling a power shift on Wall Street.

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Story summary

Hedge funds are reshaping talent strategy by offering record compensation, with some portfolio managers receiving offers up to $100 million.
Firms are relocating to tax-friendly locations such as Puerto Rico and Milan to accommodate portfolio managers' demands.
The industry is moving from a cutthroat culture to one that values loyalty, becoming more forgiving of underperformance.
Long-term relationships and internal talent development are central, signaling a power shift on Wall Street.