Hedge fund asset raising beats investor expectations: BofA

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Hedge fund managers have raised more capital than investors expected at the beginning of 2026, the first time fundraising has beaten initial expectations in three years, according to Bank of America.

Demand has been strongest for equity and multi-manager hedge funds, while pension funds, funds of funds and private banks are among the investor groups planning to increase allocations, Reuters reported.

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