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Hedge Funds Surge: $5.2 Trillion in Assets by 2025

1/26/2026

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Global hedge fund assets reached nearly $5.2 trillion in 2025, up $642.8 billion.
Net new capital totaled $115.8 billion in 2025, the largest inflow since 2007.
The industry delivered a 12.6% return in 2025, generating $527 billion in gains.
The long/short equity strategy drew $48.6 billion in inflows.
Hedge Fund Research notes that investment uncertainty will be a 2026 theme, with Man Group also noting favorable alpha conditions.

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Story summary

Global hedge fund assets reached nearly $5.2 trillion in 2025, up $642.8 billion.
Net new capital totaled $115.8 billion in 2025, the largest inflow since 2007.
The industry delivered a 12.6% return in 2025, generating $527 billion in gains.
The long/short equity strategy drew $48.6 billion in inflows.
Hedge Fund Research notes that investment uncertainty will be a 2026 theme, with Man Group also noting favorable alpha conditions.