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Hedge Funds Thrive in 2025 Amid Market Turbulence

1/2/2026

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Story summary

Hedge funds posted strong returns in 2025 despite market volatility and geopolitical tensions across multiple sectors.
Michael Gelband's ExodusPoint reported an 18% increase in performance.
D.E. Shaw's Composite fund rose 18.5%.
Ari Glass's Boothbay and AQR's Apex fund outperformed the S&P 500's 16.4% gain.
Izzy Englander (Millennium) lagged behind with a 10.5% return.

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Story summary

Hedge funds posted strong returns in 2025 despite market volatility and geopolitical tensions across multiple sectors.
Michael Gelband's ExodusPoint reported an 18% increase in performance.
D.E. Shaw's Composite fund rose 18.5%.
Ari Glass's Boothbay and AQR's Apex fund outperformed the S&P 500's 16.4% gain.
Izzy Englander (Millennium) lagged behind with a 10.5% return.