Hedge Fund Global Market Report 2025

Description

A hedge fund is a type of investment fund that pools capital from accredited individuals or institutional investors and invests in a diverse range of assets to generate high returns. They usually possess greater flexibility than conventional investment instruments and can employ short selling, derivatives trading, leverage, and alternative investments to pursue increased returns while mitigating risks.

The main types of hedge funds are domestic hedge funds offshore hedge funds and fund of fund. A domestic hedge fund is a private investment vehicle organized for pooling investors' assets and managed by professional fund managers who use aggressive and risky strategies to maximize profits. The various strategy involved are long and short equity global macro event driven multi strategy long and short credit managed futures or commodity trading advisors others.

The hedge fund market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $4971.75 billion in 2024 to $5226.15 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to market volatility, regulatory changes, investor sentiment, global economic conditions, performance fees and compensation.

The hedge fund market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $6019.79 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to regulatory developments, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) integration, global trade dynamics, diversification strategies, investor risk appetite. Major trends in the forecast period include technological innovation, technology adoption, quantitative and algorithmic trading dominance, rise of sustainable and impact investing, innovation in fee structures.

The rising demand for diverse investment strategies is expected to propel the growth of the hedge fund market going forward. Investment strategies refer to the comprehensive plans or approaches investors devise to allocate capital to various financial instruments to achieve specific financial goals while managing risk. It rises due to risk management, prompting investors to seek diversification as a shield against market volatility and unforeseen disruptions. Hedge funds use a variety of investment strategies to achieve their financial objectives, which typically include generating positive returns while managing risk and preserving capital. For instance, in July 2023, according to reports published by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, a U.S.-based government organization, foreign multinational enterprises earned $289.9 billion in 2022 on their cumulative diverse investment in the United States, a 1.7 percent increase from 2021. Therefore, the rising demand for diverse investment strategies is driving the growth of the hedge fund market.

Major companies operating in the hedge fund market focus on developing innovative products, such as cheaper hedge funds, to reach a wider investor pool. A cheaper hedge fund is a hedge fund that charges lower fees than the industry standard. Hedge funds are known for their high costs, which usually combine management and performance fees. For instance, in February 2024, William Ackman, a US-based hedge fund company, launched a cheaper hedge fund aimed at a wider investor pool. Offers with a lower fee structure can make hedge fund investing more cost-effective for investors seeking exposure to alternative investment opportunities with the potential for higher returns.

In January 2023, Apex Group Ltd., a UK-based financial solution provider company, acquired The Bank of America Corporation for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition will enhance Apex Group's ability to expand its depositary business in Europe and strengthen its local delivery of services. The Bank of America Corporation, a US-based financial institution, offers various products and services, including mortgages, credit cards, banking, investing, asset management, hedge funds, and other financial and risk management products and services.

Major companies operating in the hedge fund market are AQR Capital Management, Citadel LLC, Millennium Management, Man Group, Tudor Investment Corporation, Greenlight Capital, Brevan Howard Asset Management, Elliott Management Corporation, Highbridge Capital Management, Pershing Square Capital Management, Marshall Wace, BlueCrest Capital Management, Winton Group, DE Shaw & Co., Pine River Capital Management, Lone Star Funds, York Capital Management, Two Sigma Investments, Third Point LLC, Baupost Group, King Street Capital Management, Caxton Associates, Paulson & Co., Canyon Partners, Och-Ziff Capital Management Group, Coatue Management

North America was the largest region in the hedge fund market in 2024. North America is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the hedge fund market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the hedge fund market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The hedge fund market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as investment management, diversification, risk management, alternative investments, customized solutions, and fee structure. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

Hedge Fund Global Market Report 2025 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses on hedge fund market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:

The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth. It covers the growth trajectory of COVID-19 for all regions, key developed countries and major emerging markets.
The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.

Scope

Markets Covered:1) By Type: Domestic Hedge Funds; Offshore Hedge Funds; Fund Of Funds
2) By Strategy: Long And Short Equity; Global Macro; Event Driven; Multi Strategy; Long And Short Credit; Managed Futures Or Commodity Trading Advisors (CTA); Other Strategies
3) By End User: Individual; Enterprises
Subsegments:
1) By Domestic Hedge Funds: Equity Long Or Short Funds; Event-Driven Funds; Macro Funds; Fixed-Income Funds; Multi-Strategy Funds
2) By Offshore Hedge Funds: Equity Long Or Short Offshore Funds; Global Macro Offshore Funds; Fund Of Hedge Funds; Distressed Securities Offshore Funds
3) By Fund Of Funds: Hedge Fund Of Funds; Private Equity Fund Of Funds; Venture Capital Fund Of Funds
Companies Mentioned: AQR Capital Management; Citadel LLC; Millennium Management; Man Group; Tudor Investment Corporation
Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
Time series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
Data segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.
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1. Executive Summary

2. Hedge Fund Market Characteristics

3. Hedge Fund Market Trends And Strategies

4. Hedge Fund Market - Macro Economic Scenario Including The Impact Of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics, Covid And Recovery On The Market

5. Global Hedge Fund Growth Analysis And Strategic Analysis Framework

5.1. Global Hedge Fund PESTEL Analysis (Political, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal Factors, Drivers and Restraints)
5.2. Analysis Of End Use Industries
5.3. Global Hedge Fund Market Growth Rate Analysis
5.4. Global Hedge Fund Historic Market Size and Growth, 2019 - 2024, Value ($ Billion)
5.5. Global Hedge Fund Forecast Market Size and Growth, 2024 - 2029, 2034F, Value ($ Billion)
5.6. Global Hedge Fund Total Addressable Market (TAM)

6. Hedge Fund Market Segmentation

6.1. Global Hedge Fund Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Domestic Hedge Funds
Offshore Hedge Funds
Fund Of Funds
6.2. Global Hedge Fund Market, Segmentation By Strategy, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Long And Short Equity
Global Macro
Event Driven
Multi Strategy
Long And Short Credit
Managed Futures Or Commodity Trading Advisors (CTA)
Other Strategies
6.3. Global Hedge Fund Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Individual
Enterprises
6.4. Global Hedge Fund Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Domestic Hedge Funds, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Equity Long Or Short Funds
Event-Driven Funds
Macro Funds
Fixed-Income Funds
Multi-Strategy Funds
6.5. Global Hedge Fund Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Offshore Hedge Funds, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Equity Long Or Short Offshore Funds
Global Macro Offshore Funds
Fund Of Hedge Funds
Distressed Securities Offshore Funds
6.6. Global Hedge Fund Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Fund Of Funds, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Hedge Fund Of Funds
Private Equity Fund Of Funds
Venture Capital Fund Of Funds

7. Hedge Fund Market Regional And Country Analysis

7.1. Global Hedge Fund Market, Split By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
7.2. Global Hedge Fund Market, Split By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

8. Asia-Pacific Hedge Fund Market

8.1. Asia-Pacific Hedge Fund Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
8.2. Asia-Pacific Hedge Fund Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
8.3. Asia-Pacific Hedge Fund Market, Segmentation By Strategy, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
8.4. Asia-Pacific Hedge Fund Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

9. China Hedge Fund Market

9.1. China Hedge Fund Market Overview
9.2. China Hedge Fund Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F,$ Billion
9.3. China Hedge Fund Market, Segmentation By Strategy, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F,$ Billion
9.4. China Hedge Fund Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F,$ Billion

10. India Hedge Fund Market

10.1. India Hedge Fund Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
10.2. India Hedge Fund Market, Segmentation By Strategy, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
10.3. India Hedge Fund Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

11. Japan Hedge Fund Market

11.1. Japan Hedge Fund Market Overview
11.2. Japan Hedge Fund Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
11.3. Japan Hedge Fund Market, Segmentation By Strategy, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
11.4. Japan Hedge Fund Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

12. Australia Hedge Fund Market

12.1. Australia Hedge Fund Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
12.2. Australia Hedge Fund Market, Segmentation By Strategy, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
12.3. Australia Hedge Fund Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

13. Indonesia Hedge Fund Market

13.1. Indonesia Hedge Fund Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
13.2. Indonesia Hedge Fund Market, Segmentation By Strategy, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
13.3. Indonesia Hedge Fund Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

14. South Korea Hedge Fund Market

14.1. South Korea Hedge Fund Market Overview
14.2. South Korea Hedge Fund Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
14.3. South Korea Hedge Fund Market, Segmentation By Strategy, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
14.4. South Korea Hedge Fund Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

15. Western Europe Hedge Fund Market

15.1. Western Europe Hedge Fund Market Overview
15.2. Western Europe Hedge Fund Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
15.3. Western Europe Hedge Fund Market, Segmentation By Strategy, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
15.4. Western Europe Hedge Fund Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

16. UK Hedge Fund Market

16.1. UK Hedge Fund Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
16.2. UK Hedge Fund Market, Segmentation By Strategy, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
16.3. UK Hedge Fund Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

17. Germany Hedge Fund Market

17.1. Germany Hedge Fund Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
17.2. Germany Hedge Fund Market, Segmentation By Strategy, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
17.3. Germany Hedge Fund Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

18. France Hedge Fund Market

18.1. France Hedge Fund Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
18.2. France Hedge Fund Market, Segmentation By Strategy, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
18.3. France Hedge Fund Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

19. Italy Hedge Fund Market

19.1. Italy Hedge Fund Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
19.2. Italy Hedge Fund Market, Segmentation By Strategy, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
19.3. Italy Hedge Fund Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

20. Spain Hedge Fund Market

20.1. Spain Hedge Fund Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
20.2. Spain Hedge Fund Market, Segmentation By Strategy, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
20.3. Spain Hedge Fund Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

21. Eastern Europe Hedge Fund Market

21.1. Eastern Europe Hedge Fund Market Overview
21.2. Eastern Europe Hedge Fund Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
21.3. Eastern Europe Hedge Fund Market, Segmentation By Strategy, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
21.4. Eastern Europe Hedge Fund Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

22. Russia Hedge Fund Market

22.1. Russia Hedge Fund Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
22.2. Russia Hedge Fund Market, Segmentation By Strategy, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
22.3. Russia Hedge Fund Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

23. North America Hedge Fund Market

23.1. North America Hedge Fund Market Overview
23.2. North America Hedge Fund Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
23.3. North America Hedge Fund Market, Segmentation By Strategy, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
23.4. North America Hedge Fund Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

24. USA Hedge Fund Market

24.1. USA Hedge Fund Market Overview
24.2. USA Hedge Fund Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
24.3. USA Hedge Fund Market, Segmentation By Strategy, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
24.4. USA Hedge Fund Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

25. Canada Hedge Fund Market

25.1. Canada Hedge Fund Market Overview
25.2. Canada Hedge Fund Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
25.3. Canada Hedge Fund Market, Segmentation By Strategy, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
25.4. Canada Hedge Fund Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

26. South America Hedge Fund Market

26.1. South America Hedge Fund Market Overview
26.2. South America Hedge Fund Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
26.3. South America Hedge Fund Market, Segmentation By Strategy, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
26.4. South America Hedge Fund Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

27. Brazil Hedge Fund Market

27.1. Brazil Hedge Fund Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
27.2. Brazil Hedge Fund Market, Segmentation By Strategy, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
27.3. Brazil Hedge Fund Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

28. Middle East Hedge Fund Market

28.1. Middle East Hedge Fund Market Overview
28.2. Middle East Hedge Fund Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
28.3. Middle East Hedge Fund Market, Segmentation By Strategy, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
28.4. Middle East Hedge Fund Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

29. Africa Hedge Fund Market

29.1. Africa Hedge Fund Market Overview
29.2. Africa Hedge Fund Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
29.3. Africa Hedge Fund Market, Segmentation By Strategy, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
29.4. Africa Hedge Fund Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

30. Hedge Fund Market Competitive Landscape And Company Profiles

30.1. Hedge Fund Market Competitive Landscape
30.2. Hedge Fund Market Company Profiles
- 30.2.1. AQR Capital Management Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
- 30.2.2. Citadel LLC Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
- 30.2.3. Millennium Management Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
- 30.2.4. Man Group Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
- 30.2.5. Tudor Investment Corporation Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis

31. Hedge Fund Market Other Major And Innovative Companies

31.1. Greenlight Capital
31.2. Brevan Howard Asset Management
31.3. Elliott Management Corporation
31.4. Highbridge Capital Management
31.5. Pershing Square Capital Management
31.6. Marshall Wace
31.7. BlueCrest Capital Management
31.8. Winton Group
31.9. DE Shaw & Co.
31.10. Pine River Capital Management
31.11. Lone Star Funds
31.12. York Capital Management
31.13. Two Sigma Investments
31.14. Third Point LLC
31.15. Baupost Group

32. Global Hedge Fund Market Competitive Benchmarking And Dashboard

33. Key Mergers And Acquisitions In The Hedge Fund Market

34. Recent Developments In The Hedge Fund Market

35. Hedge Fund Market High Potential Countries, Segments and Strategies

35.1 Hedge Fund Market In 2029 - Countries Offering Most New Opportunities
35.2 Hedge Fund Market In 2029 - Segments Offering Most New Opportunities
35.3 Hedge Fund Market In 2029 - Growth Strategies
- 35.3.1 Market Trend Based Strategies
- 35.3.2 Competitor Strategies

36. Appendix

36.1. Abbreviations
36.2. Currencies
36.3. Historic And Forecast Inflation Rates
36.4. Research Inquiries
36.5. The Business Research Company
36.6. Copyright And Disclaimer