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Marshall Wace posts positive performance in two funds, says source

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Posted on September 8, 2025

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LONDON (Reuters) -British hedge fund Marshall Wace posted positive returns in two of its funds in August, a source close to the matter told Reuters on Monday. Co-founded by British financier Paul

Marshall Wace posts positive performance in two funds, says source

LONDON (Reuters) -British hedge fund Marshall Wace posted positive returns in two of its funds in August, a source close to the matter told Reuters on Monday.

Co-founded by British financier Paul Marshall, the firm which manages over $70 billion in assets, returned 0.41% in its Eureka Fund last month and this brought performance to a positive 6.49% for the year to end-August, the source said.

The hedge fund's Market Neutral Tops fund returned 1.95% for August and is up 13.15% for the year to date, the source added.

Systematic stock trading hedge funds, such as Marshall Wace, are up over 12% for 2025 so far, said Goldman Sachs in a note to clients this week.

(Reporting by Nell Mackenzie; Editing by Karin Strohecker and Dhara Ranasinghe)

Key Takeaways

  • Marshall Wace posted positive returns in two funds in August.
  • Eureka Fund achieved a 6.49% return year-to-date.
  • Market Neutral Tops fund is up 13.15% for the year.
  • Systematic stock trading funds are up over 12% in 2025.
  • Goldman Sachs highlighted the performance in a client note.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the return of the Eureka Fund in August?
The Eureka Fund returned 0.41% in August, bringing its performance to a positive 6.49% for the year.
How did the Market Neutral Tops fund perform?
The Market Neutral Tops fund returned 1.95% for August and is up 13.15% year to date.
What is the overall performance of systematic stock trading hedge funds?
Systematic stock trading hedge funds, including Marshall Wace, are up over 12% for 2025 so far, according to Goldman Sachs.

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