Hedge fund sentiment continues to rise following a buoyant 2025 for the sector, driving higher allocations, according to BNP Paribas prime brokerage team.
Key findings focus on upswing for EMEA and Asia-Pacific region, plus a turnaround in China interest; quant and macro in demand; 55% of respondents added and 64% expect to raise HF holdings.
The French bank surveyed 246 allocators which invest or advise on $1.1trn in hedge fund assets in December and January.
“Hedge fund sentiment is hitting new peaks,” said Marlin Naidoo, global head of cap intro at the French bank. “Amidst high equity valuations and a shifting private equity landscape, hedge funds are proving their value as a vital source of stable, diversifying returns”
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