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06/29/2018

This small group of hedge funds has a track record of correctly anticipating market movements; their predictions for what the market will do next is likely worth noting. https://goo.gl/QDqNpa

A group of hedge funds hasn’t been this bearish since the lead up to the financial crisis. Prudent investors may want to pay attention to the track record of this small crowd.

06/25/2018

Chatter surrounding new investment trends is everywhere lately. We took a look at Torck Capital Management, a GARP-oriented portfolio, to see how a more traditional investment strategy is holding up in today's market.

Using the Novus analytical suite, we studied a portfolio that relies on a more classic investment approach to see how such strategies are faring today.

06/21/2018

In May, hedge funds outperformed an up market. The previous month, hedge funds were directionally positive when the S&P was down. These are the trends investors need to see from their diversifying portfolios.

Hedge funds performed as a levered S&P this month, up 3.15% since April. US indices were strong in May, the Nikkei and Euro Stoxx were down.

06/14/2018

Among the best shorts in May, Banco Popolare Societa’ Cooperativa was the most crowded, with nine managers shorting over 200 million Euros in aggregate. Download May's report for more insights.

Novus' European Short Observer tracks the best, most crowded, and most shorted securities in Europe every month. Download report to see April '18 insights.

05/25/2018

The European Short Observer tracks the best, most crowded, and most shorted securities across Europe every month. https://goo.gl/2DGbxu

05/18/2018

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In the latest edition of Novus' State of the Industry, we examine factor movements from April 2018, including best performing stocks & funds.

05/09/2018

Differing approaches to quant strategies affect hedge fund portfolio composition in contrasting ways. We looked at data from a few of Julian Robertson's lineage to see if any have gone "all in" with quant strategies.

Hedge funds influenced by Julian Robertson, including Coatue and Maverick, are exploring quantitative methods and systemic strategies.

04/20/2018

In seven out of the eight sectors where the market posted negative returns last month, hedge funds were able to minimize losses and generate alpha.

The Novus Industry Report compiles all of the factor movements that affect your portfolio. Check here monthly to keep track of the industry as a whole.

04/12/2018

See which names European managers are shorting today in our monthly report.

Novus' European Short Observer tracks the best, most crowded, and most shorted securities in Europe every month. Download report to see March insights.

03/28/2018

Hedge funds will file in a couple weeks to report holdings for Q1. In the meantime, you can review insights from 2017 Q4 in this article.

In this piece we analyzed Q4 2017 hedge fund ownership filings to bring you the latest hedge fund trends—Las Vegas, Internet, and Travel.