2019 Hedge Fund Success Stories: D.E. Shaw, Rokos Capital

The video discusses the performance of various hedge funds as of 2020, highlighting winners like DE Shaw and Brevan Howard. Disha's composite fund outperformed the hedge fund average, while Rocco's Cafe increased payouts significantly. Despite some funds closing, new ones are raising record amounts. The industry faces challenges but shows resilience, with assets rising to offset outflows.

Which hedge fund had a composite fund return of over 10% in 2020?

• DE Shaw

• Rocco's Cafe

• Blackstone

• Brevin Howard

What was the percentage increase in payouts to members by Rocco's Cafe?

• 32%

• 51%

• 25%

• 10%

In which year did Rocco's Cafe start their first full year of trading?

• 2018

• 2016

• 2017

• 2015

What is the trend regarding the number of hedge funds starting versus closing?

• The number of funds starting and closing is equal

• There is no clear trend

• More funds are closing than starting

• More funds are starting than closing

What is the typical initial capital for new hedge funds today compared to when Louis Bacon started?

• $500 million

• $25,000

• $2 billion

• $1 million