The benchmark Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was up 1.12%1 in May, while the MSCI World Index2 returned 1.87% over the month. Total assets under management increased by US$13.23 billion during the month – the sector witnessed performance based gains of US$11.15 billion while registering net asset inflows of US$2.08 billion. The total size of the industry now stands at US$2.11 trillion.
Highlights of hedge fund performance and asset flows for the month are as follows
| May 2014 | US$ billion |
|---|---|
| Allocation (Inflows) | 10.88 |
| Redemption (Outflows) | -8.8 |
| Net Asset Flows | 2.08 |
| Positive Performance (Growth) | 12.39 |
| Negative Performance (Decline) | -1.24 |
| Total | 11.15 |
| Overall Total | 13.23 |
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Footnote
1Based on 49.90% of funds which have reported May 2014 returns as at 12 June 2014
2 MSCI AC World Index (Local)
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