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Hedge Funds Struggle in Q1 2026 Amid Geopolitical Tensions

4/2/2026

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Q1 2026 saw hedge funds struggle amid geopolitical tensions and artificial intelligence stock sell-offs.
Dmitry Balyasny's hedge fund fell 4.3% in March, and LMR Partners declined 2.4%.
Schonfeld Strategic Advisors remained flat, and Dymon Asia and Pinpoint Asset Management stayed positive.
The Middle East conflict and higher energy prices disrupted macro trades, and tech sentiment fell, signaling heightened risk for tech-focused trades.

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Story summary

Q1 2026 saw hedge funds struggle amid geopolitical tensions and artificial intelligence stock sell-offs.
Dmitry Balyasny's hedge fund fell 4.3% in March, and LMR Partners declined 2.4%.
Schonfeld Strategic Advisors remained flat, and Dymon Asia and Pinpoint Asset Management stayed positive.
The Middle East conflict and higher energy prices disrupted macro trades, and tech sentiment fell, signaling heightened risk for tech-focused trades.