U.S. Households’ (Incl. Hedge Fund) Asset Allocation

U.S. Households’ (Incl. Hedge Fund) Asset Allocation U.S. households are currently heavily overweight in equities relative to fixed income, reflecting strong conviction in U.S. equity markets despite ongoing economic uncertainties and cautious positioning in bonds. Image: Deutsche Bank

Hedge Fund Gross and Net Leverage

Hedge Fund Gross and Net Leverage Hedge fund gross leverage remains extremely elevated, while net leverage fell sharply during recent market turmoil but has since rebounded significantly, though it is not yet back to highs. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

U.S. Dollar Exposure of Currency Hedge Funds

U.S. Dollar Exposure of Currency Hedge Funds Hedge funds have significantly increased their bearish bets against the U.S. dollar, reflecting widespread expectations that the dollar will weaken further against other major currencies. Image: J.P. Morgan

Hedge Fund and Mutual Fund Equity Exposure

Hedge Fund and Mutual Fund Equity Exposure In a sign of optimism about the current economic climate, hedge funds and mutual funds have collectively increased their stakes in U.S. equities, which paints a picture of growing confidence in the U.S. stock market. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

Magnificent Seven Stocks – Change in Number of Hedge Fund Owners

Magnificent Seven Stocks – Change in Number of Hedge Fund Owners During the fourth quarter of 2024, hedge funds reduced their exposure to the “Magnificent Seven” stocks as the weight of these stocks in portfolios reached record levels. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

Hedge Funds – Net Buys

Hedge Funds – Net Buys Hedge funds continue to hit the sell button, resulting in significant outflows over the past 3 months. Image: BofA Securities

Hedge Funds’ Cyclical vs. Defensive Positioning

Hedge Funds’ Cyclical vs. Defensive Positioning During economic expansion, investors favor cyclicals over defensives. The current low hedge fund exposure to cyclical vs. defensive sectors may present a potential opportunity for contrarian investors. Image: BofA Global Research

Hedge Fund Net Leverage

Hedge Fund Net Leverage Aggregate hedge fund net leverage remains high compared to the average level. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research