Quant Hedge Funds Ride Whiplash Markets to First-Half Riches

In a turbulent first half of 2025 marked by policy shocks, market reversals, and heightened volatility, systematic hedge funds have emerged as standout performers. Bloomberg’s latest article highlights how quant strategies - especially those capitalizing on rising stock-level dispersion and factor-driven signals - have delivered strong returns amid the chaos. With momentum and single-stock volatility strategies gaining traction, the piece features insights from leading funds and data from Premialab, highlighting the renewed relevance of disciplined, data-driven investing in an unpredictable macro environment.

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