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Catch Up on the Evergreen Wave Webinar – Key Points
The advisor-focused evergreen funds space continues to expand across private markets, with the most recent rapid expansion driven by Private Equity; as such, it is critical to understand and mitigate the associated risks.
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Published on 3 November 2025: Despite being one of the most intense Atlantic hurricanes on record, with initial loss estimates ranging from $1bn to $10bn (mostly in Jamaica), Hurricane Melissa is unlikely to produce negative returns for Insurance funds in October.
Review of October 2025: Monthly Market Summary
While volatility was broadly present, equities were positive led by Korea and Japan; credit and fixed income also performed, whereas commodities saw mixed results with precious and base metals rising and significant price action in certain agricultural commodities.
From 2019 to 2025, Venture Capital has evolved from pandemic-fueled exuberance to a more disciplined, fundamentals-focused market – now buoyed by AI tailwinds and adapting to longer holding periods amid a still-constrained exit environment.
Hedge Fund Performance – September 2025
Hedge Funds had another positive month; at the HedgeRS AW strategy level, top performers included Asia Pacific Long/Short and CTA, while Quantitative Equity Market Neutral was the bottom performer.