Hedge funds end 7 month winning streak, down 1.47%

Hedge funds recorded negative returns in June ending their seven month winning run, as global markets witnessed broad based declines during the month. The Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was down 1.47%¹ in June, outperforming the MSCI World Index² which lost by 3.10% during the month.

Key takeaways for the month of June 2013:

• Hedge funds witnessed first losing month of the year, down 1.47% in June 2013
• Japanese hedge funds outperformed underlying stocks, up by 0.15% in June and 17.38% year-to-date
• Launch activity picks up with more than 300 funds launched so far in the year
• Eurekahedge is currently tracking more than 500 funds that have delivered over 15% year-to-date and 250 funds that are up by over 20% year-to-date
• Distressed debt funds end 11-month winning run after gaining 21% from June 2012 to May 2013
• CTA/managed futures funds in negative territory for the year, down 1.35% year-to-date

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