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A long/short fund that takes long and short positions in investments, typically from a specific market segment.
These alternative investment managers sit a cut above the rest in terms of assets under management and reputation.
Equity long/short hedge funds triumphed in 2025, with healthcare-focused managers the standout performers. But industry data provider PivotalPath warns of continued correlation between hedge funds and ...