Hedge Funds Achieve Record 2025 Returns Amid AI-Driven Rally
In 2025, hedge funds reported an average return of 16%, doubling the previous year's performance. Key players like D.E. Shaw and Bridgewater Associates posted significant gains, driven by AI-fueled stock rallies and market volatility from Trump policies.
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In a remarkable turnaround from the previous year, the hedge fund industry reported a stellar performance in 2025, with global hedge funds averaging a 16% return, a significant increase from 8% in 2024. This surge was largely driven by an AI-powered stock market rally and heightened volatility due to trade and fiscal policies under the administration of donald trump.
