Hedge Funds See Inflows in May After Months of Redemptions

In May, hedge funds saw a slight inflow of $1.7 billion, a small recovery after significant outflows in March and April. Credit and event-driven hedge funds performed best, while equity funds continued to face outflows. Investor sentiment remains cautious, with predictions of $100 billion being pulled from hedge funds in 2020, reminiscent of financial crisis levels. The industry struggles with stagnant assets, remaining around $3 trillion, similar to 2014 levels, highlighting growth challenges.

What does Barclays predict regarding hedge fund flows for the totality of 2020?

What does the stagnant asset number of around 3 trillion indicate about the hedge fund industry?