Hedge funds see third consecutive month of positive returns

Hedge funds up 2.63% during 3Q 2012

September was another winning month for hedge funds as the sector posted its third consecutive month of positive returns. The Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was up 1.02%¹ in September and 2.63% dr 3Q 2012 while September year-to-date the index is up 4.23%. Global markets rallied strongly during the month on the back of monetary easing steps taken by governments - the MSCI World Index was up by 2.29%² during the month.

Key takeaways for the month of September 2012:

• Hedge funds witnessed three consecutive months of positive returns — up 2.63% in 3Q 2012.
• The Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index is up 4.23% year-to-date with over 1000 funds up more than 10% and 500 funds up more than 15%.
• Asia ex-Japan managers gained 4.11% in September with Indian hedge funds delivering the best returns of 8.02%.
• The Mizuho-Eurekahedge Asia ex-Japan Index rose 5.70%³ in September.
• Launch activity picked up with nearly 200 funds launched in 3Q 2012.
• All regions posted positive asset flows for August while early results indicated strong allocation activity in September.

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