Volatility returned to global markets in January, as President Obama foreshadowed controls on banks' prop trading activities and ownership of hedge funds, China issued a warning on credit growth, and Greece shook the confidence of markets with revelations of massive sovereign debt problems.
Markets around the world, including equities and commodities took note, with Australia affected to a greater degree than most. Local hedge fund managers were not immune, and AFM's index of over 200 funds managed from Australia recorded their first decline since February 2009 with an average loss of -1.43%.
For detailed analysis of performance for each strategy, industry comment and ranking tables, please open the attached .pdf file.
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February absolute return and hedge fund review (pdf format)
