News•Mar 3, 2026
Multi-Strategy Leads in January
South African hedge funds opened 2026 with a median gain of 1.49%, led by the multi‑strategy segment. The FTSE/JSE All Share Index rose 3.72% and the All Bond Index added 1.93% in January, providing a supportive backdrop. Long/short equity funds posted a 1.34% median increase, while fixed‑income and market‑neutral funds delivered 1.2% and 1.03% respectively. Global benchmarks lagged, with the MSCI World up 2.19% and emerging markets up 8.81%.
