One-third of investors set to boost hedge fund allocations in H2

Survey by HFM and the Alternative Investment Managers Association

A third of investors are planning to increase their investments in hedge funds over the latter half of the year, according to a report by HFM and the Alternative Investment Managers Association (AIMA).

More than 80% of investors were satisfied with the performance from their hedge fund investments in the first six months of 2021, according to the Investor Intentions H2 2021 survey. The research, conducted in Q2 2021, surveyed 108 investors with $7.6trn in total investor assets, and senior IR and marketing professionals from 128 hedge fund managers. UK hedge fund managers' confidence levels up 60% since Q4 2020 A third of investors surveyed said they plan to increase their allocation to hedge funds, while a further 51% plan to maintain their present allocation. Beyond reaching tar...