According to HFR's latest Market Microstructure Report, new hedge fund launches fell to an estimated 100 in the second quarter of 2026 from 166 in the first quarter, while liquidations dropped to an estimated 70 from 129. Total industry capital reached another record of an estimated $5.63 trillion. Equity Hedge and Macro led both launches and closures. Performance dispersion widened: the top decile of the HFRI Fund Weighted Composite Index returned 31.6% on average, while the bottom decile fell 8.7%, a 40.3-percentage-point spread versus 30.1 points in the first quarter. HFR president Kenneth J. Heinz said the trends point to a tougher capital-raising environment for new managers, as investors keep favoring larger, established managers.
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