What Volatility Woes Mean for Hedge Funds in 2019

The video discusses the widening economic growth gap between developed and emerging markets, highlighting market volatility and investment opportunities. It explores hedge fund strategies, emphasizing challenges for trend followers and opportunities for discretionary macro funds. The role of hedge funds in pension funds and endowments is examined, focusing on risk management and returns. The trend of hedge fund closures is analyzed, noting challenges in capital raising and competition from high-frequency trading and quant strategies.

What are the underlying differences in economic growth between developed and emerging markets expected to do this year?

What factors contributed to the volatility seen in the currency markets recently?

Why do companies need to make acquisitions in the current economic environment?

What challenges do trend-following hedge funds face in the current market conditions?

What trends are expected regarding hedge fund closures and the performance of smaller hedge funds?