HSBC Leader Board Reflects Trend In Beta Market Environment As Managed Futures Jolt To Top

As the stock market engages in a manic plunge then rise, with bulls and bears fighting near the 1800 level on the S&P 500 and taking investors on a scary roller coaster ride that might come off the rails, one traditionally ignored hedge fund category is operating as it was designed. Looking at the top 20 performers in the recent HSBC Hedge Weekly review, managed futures CTA hedge funds account for nearly ¾ of the list. The beta market environment of volatility has sparked price persistence that can be captured, mined or otherwise harvested. As Beta Market Environment punishes stocks,…