Introduction
The benchmark Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was up 1.18%1 in September, lagging behind the MSCI World Index2 which gained 3.87% over the month. Total assets under management increased by US$4.24 billion during the month. The sector witnessed net positive asset flows of US$1.23 billion while also registering performance-based gains of US$3.01 billion. The total size of the industry now stands at US$ 1.91 trillion.
Highlights of hedge fund performance and asset flows for the month are as follows:
| September 2013 | US$ billion |
|---|---|
| Allocation (Inflows) | 5.04 |
| Redemption (Outflows) | -3.81 |
| Net Asset Flows | 1.23 |
| Positive Performance (Growth) | 3.91 |
| Negative Performance (Decline) | -0.9 |
| Total | 3.01 |
| Overall Total | 4.24 |
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Footnote
1Based on 45.97% of funds which have reported September 2013 returns as at 10 October 2013
2 MSCI AC World Index (Local)
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