Hedge funds posted positive returns in March, amid divergent trends in global markets. The benchmark Eurekahedge Hedge Fund index was up 0.69%1 while the MSCI World Index was up 1.76%2 over the month. Total assets under management were up by US$9.19 billion during March and the sector witnessed net positive asset flows of US$2.20 billion along with profits of US$6.99 billion through performance-based gains. The total size of the industry now stands at US$1.83 trillion.
Highlights of hedge fund performance and asset flows for the month are as follows:
| March 2013 | US$ billion |
| Allocation (Inflows) |
15.18
|
| Redemption (Outflows) |
-12.98
|
| Net Asset Flows |
2.20
|
| Positive Performance (Growth) |
15.80
|
| Negative Performance (Decline) |
-8.81
|
| Total |
6.99
|
| Overall Total |
9.19
|
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