FINANCE

Hedge Funds See Big Gains in October

New York, USASat Nov 08 2025

Citadel Leads the Way

  • Wellington Fund: +1.8% in October, +6.8% for the year
  • Tactical Trading Fund: +2.7% in October, +13.4% for the year
  • Global Fixed Income Fund: +1.1% in October, +7.3% for the year

Industry-Wide Growth

  • Millennium Management and Balyasny Asset Management also reported gains
  • Total Capital: Nearly $5 trillion in Q3, an all-time high
  • Number of Hedge Funds: At a 10-year high
  • Q3 Investments: Almost $34 billion, the highest since 2007
  • Growing Popularity: More money flowing into hedge funds

Considerations for Investors

  • Risks: Hedge funds are complex and risky
  • Rewards: Potential for big gains
  • Advice: Understand the risks before investing

questions

    How does the recent growth in global hedge fund capital to nearly $5 trillion impact market stability and investor confidence?
    How do the performance metrics of Citadel's funds compare to those of other leading hedge funds over the same period?
    What strategies might other leading hedge funds like Millennium Management and Balyasny Asset Management have employed to post gains in October?

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