Multi-Strategy Outlook 2026

Analysis
By AFI

Multi-strategy is expected to remain the fastest-growing segment of the hedge fund market after performing strongly and attracting more inflows in 2025, according to an AFI Briefing Report produced in association with Citco. Other key findings:

❱  The continued trend towards outsourcing expected to continue.
❱  Middle office functions at the forefront of this trend, plus high uptake of AI tools.
❱  Complexity, risk management and recruitment pose challenges.

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