Equity long/short hedge funds extend performance lead

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Equity long/short hedge funds have extended their performance lead in 2026, with a majority of managers beating an exposure-adjusted equity benchmark for a second consecutive year.

Canoe Intelligence’s analysis of 3,586 hedge funds found equity long/short returned 9% net of fees during the first half, compared with 7% across its overall hedge fund index and 6% for the S&P 500 adjusted to 60% exposure.

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