Quant hedge funds suffer worst day in 2 years as Treasury boosts buyback and Moderna shares leap
Quant hedge funds suffered their worst day in two years on August 20, 2026.
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- Goldman Sachs Trading Desk: The current U.S. equity market is exhibiting "extreme volatility," and the investment logic for AI is being reshaped. 富途牛牛 · 19h ago
- Hedge funds are doubling down on Big Tech even after summer volatility triggered a massive portfolio cleanup MarketWatch · 19h ago
- Rokos, Brevan Join Hedge Fund Peers Wrongfooted in July Havoc Bloomberg.com · 19h ago
- Goldman says hedge funds suffered worst underperformance vs S&P 500 in July in more than 20 years of data CNBC · 19h ago
- Quant hedge funds suffer worst day in 2 years as Treasury boosts buyback and Moderna shares leap Financial Times · 19h ago
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The downturn occurred as the U.S. Treasury boosted buybacks and Moderna shares surged. This volatility follows a period of extreme market fluctuations, with Goldman Sachs noting that July saw the worst underperformance of hedge funds relative to the S&P 500 in over 20 years. Major hedge funds, including Rokos and Brevan Howard, were notably impacted.
Meanwhile, hedge funds are continuing to invest heavily in Big Tech, despite the recent market turbulence. The market's extreme volatility has reshaped investment logic, particularly for AI. Goldman Sachs' trading desk observed that the current U.S. equity market is exhibiting unprecedented volatility. This trend has led to significant portfolio cleanups among hedge funds, with some doubling down on Big Tech investments despite the summer's market turbulence.
The next steps for quant hedge funds remain uncertain. The market's volatility and the reshaping of investment logic for AI will likely influence future strategies. The continued focus on Big Tech investments suggests a potential shift in hedge fund portfolios, though the full impact of these changes is yet to be determined.
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What caused the worst day for quant hedge funds in two years?
The downturn occurred as the U.S. Treasury boosted buybacks and Moderna shares surged.
Which hedge funds were affected by the market volatility?
Major hedge funds, including Rokos and Brevan Howard, were notably impacted.
How are hedge funds responding to the market turbulence?
Hedge funds are continuing to invest heavily in Big Tech, despite the recent market turbulence.
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