Who Were 2016's Hedge Fund Winners and Losers?

The video discusses the impact of Donald Trump's election on the market, highlighting the varied performance of hedge funds. It covers the winners and losers in the industry, focusing on strategies like macro and distressed debt. The challenges of 2016, including Brexit, are examined, along with the overall health and future outlook of the hedge fund industry, noting both asset growth and net withdrawals.

What was the general impact of Donald Trump's election on the hedge fund industry?

• It led to consistent gains across all funds.

• It caused a mix of big winners and losers.

• It had no significant impact on the industry.

• It resulted in a uniform decline in fund performance.

Which hedge fund strategy struggled due to a lack of dispersion in interest rates and currencies?

• Merger arbitrage funds

• Macro funds

• Distressed debt funds

• Event-driven funds

What was a key factor in the success of distressed debt funds?

• Decrease in currency volatility

• Rally in energy prices

• Stable interest rates

• Political stability

What was the trend in the overall value of assets under management in the hedge fund industry?

• It fluctuated without a clear trend.

• It decreased significantly.

• It remained stable.

• It grew due to appreciation in investments.

Despite the challenges faced by the hedge fund industry, what was the percentage of assets withdrawn?

• 10%

• 5%

• 2%

• 15%