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Hedge funds up short bets on US equities amid market volatility

Hedge funds increased bearish positions on US equities last week as escalating geopolitical tensions and market volatility weighed on investor sentiment, according to a report by Bloomberg citing data from Goldman Sachs. The bank’s prime brokerage unit reported that hedge funds raised short exposure to equity exchange-traded funds by 8.3% in the week to 6 March. The pace of new short positioning was the second-fastest recorded in the past five y…

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Japanese insurer Dai-ichi Life has increased its stake in London-based hedge fund Capula Investment Management to 15%. The move underscores continued institutional interest in hedge fund strategies as large insurers seek diversification and alternative sources of returns.... Article link