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    Market share concentration for the Hedge Funds industry in the US is , which means the top four companies generate of industry revenue.

    The average concentration in the sector in the United States is .

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                  Current Performance

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                    Outlook

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                    Volatility

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                    Life Cycle

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                      Major Markets

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                      International Trade

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                        Barriers to Entry

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                          Buyer and Supplier Power

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                              What is the market size of the Hedge Funds industry in the US?

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                              How fast is the Hedge Funds in the US market projected to grow in the future?

                              Over the next five years, the Hedge Funds in the US market is expected to . See purchase options to view the full report and get access to IBISWorld's forecast for the Hedge Funds in the US from up to .

                              What factors are influencing the Hedge Funds industry in the US market trends?

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                              Which companies are the largest players in the Hedge Funds industry in the US?

                              Top companies in the Hedge Funds industry in the US, based on the revenue generated within the industry, includes .

                              How many people are employed in the Hedge Funds industry in the US?

                              The Hedge Funds industry in the US has employees in United States in .

                              How concentrated is the Hedge Funds market in the United States?

                              Market share concentration is for the Hedge Funds industry in the US, with the top four companies generating of market revenue in United States in . The level of competition is overall, but is highest among smaller industry players.

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                              Hedge Funds in the US - Market Size, Industry Analysis, Trends and Forecasts (2024-2029)| IBISWorld (2024)

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                              What are the hedge fund trends in 2024? ›

                              Trends Shaping the Hedge Fund Industry in 2024

                              The role of technology in finance has been expanding, and hedge funds are no exception. In 2024, we can expect an increased focus on utilizing artificial intelligence (“AI”), machine learning, and data analytics to gain a competitive edge.

                              How big is the hedge fund industry in the US? ›

                              In 2023, the US Hedge Fund Market size was estimated at USD 2.59 trillion. The report covers the US Hedge Fund Market historical market size for years: 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the US Hedge Fund Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029.

                              What is the CAGR of the hedge fund industry? ›

                              Hedge Funds in the US market size (2024-2029) Industry revenue has grown at a CAGR of 7.9% over the past five years, to reach an estimated $118.4bn in 2023.

                              What percentage of the market is owned by hedge funds? ›

                              On average over the sample period, hedge funds own 7% of outstanding shares for the typical firm listed on NYSE, AMEX, or NASDAQ. However, hedge fund stock ownership varies considerably in the cross-section of stocks and over time.

                              What is the 2024 hedge fund strategy outlook? ›

                              Q2 2024 outlook: Strategy highlights

                              Higher interest rates and other headwinds have led to slowing growth at certain companies, thereby creating opportunities for activist investors to push for things like margin expansion, new management or modified capital allocation plans.

                              What is the future of a hedge fund? ›

                              In 2024, we anticipate a further concentration of hedge fund flows, with a small percentage of managers likely attracting 90% of net assets within the industry. To succeed, it's insufficient merely to offer a high-quality product with a strong track record.

                              What is the biggest hedge fund in us? ›

                              Bridgewater Associates

                              What is the most successful hedge fund in the US? ›

                              Kenneth Griffin

                              Citadel has now made $74 billion for investors since its inception in 1990, more than any other hedge fund firm.

                              Who runs the largest hedge fund in the world? ›

                              Bridgewater Associates

                              Westport, Conn. Westport, Conn. In 1975, Bridgewater Associates was founded by Ray Dalio in his Manhattan apartment. Today Bridgewater is the largest hedge fund in the world and Dalio has a personal fortune of approximately $19 billion.

                              Is the hedge fund industry growing? ›

                              2021 was an excellent year for hedge funds, with industry AUM (assets under management) surging past the USD 4 trillion mark. In 2021, pension funds were anticipated to represent over one-third of the industry's assets under management (AUM).

                              What is the performance of the hedge fund industry? ›

                              Hedge fund performance was down 4.0% YTD. H1 2022 has been an extraordinarily challenging time period, not only for financial markets, but also for the…

                              What is the ROI of a hedge fund? ›

                              Most hedge and private equity funds target a net IRR of 15% for their investors (after fees). This provides their investors with a meaningful premium over historical average stock market returns of 8%.

                              How many hedge funds are there in the USA? ›

                              There are 3,460 Hedge Funds businesses in the US as of 2023, an increase of 0.3% from 2022. Has the number of Hedge Funds businesses in the US grown or declined over the past 5 years?

                              Which stock is held by the most hedge funds? ›

                              Most Owned Stocks by Hedge Funds Now
                              • Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE:BABA) ...
                              • Berkshire Hathaway Inc. ...
                              • Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. ...
                              • Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:UBER) ...
                              • salesforce.com, inc. (NYSE:CRM) ...
                              • Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) ...
                              • Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 141. ...
                              • Visa Inc. (NYSE:V)
                              Mar 17, 2024

                              Who are the main investors in hedge funds? ›

                              You generally must be an accredited investor, which means having a minimum level of income or assets, to invest in hedge funds. Typical investors include institutional investors, such as pension funds and insurance companies, and wealthy individuals.

                              Will the market be better in 2024? ›

                              As a whole, analysts are optimistic about the outlook for stock prices in 2024. The consensus analyst price target for the S&P 500 is 5,090, suggesting roughly 8.5% upside from current levels.

                              Will market improve in 2024? ›

                              While there could be a growth slowdown in the first half of 2024, experts believe growth should resume in the second half of the year. Americans faced many financial challenges this year, from persistent inflation to increasingly expensive debt.

                              What are the best stocks to invest in 2024? ›

                              2024's 10 Best-Performing Stocks
                              Stock2024 Return Through April 30
                              Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. (DJT)185.3%
                              Canopy Growth Corp. (CGC)191.2%
                              Super Micro Computer Inc. (SMCI)202.1%
                              Alpine Immune Sciences Inc. (ALPN)238.9%
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                              May 3, 2024

                              Do hedge funds do well in a recession? ›

                              According to the data, hedge funds collectively outperformed the broader stock market during down months in the last four recessionary periods (acknowledging that the most recent, two-month-long, COVID-fueled recession contained only one month of equity decline — albeit steep).

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