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Billionaire Asness' AQR's multi-strategy fund surges 15.6% so far in 2025, source says

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Posted on October 1, 2025

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By Nell Mackenzie LONDON (Reuters) -Billionaire investor Cliff Asness's AQR Capital Management finished the third quarter with positive returns in several of its funds, a person familiar with the

AQR's Multi-Strategy Fund Rises 15.6% in 2025 Amid Strong Performance

AQR Capital Management's Fund Performance

By Nell Mackenzie

Overview of Fund Returns

LONDON (Reuters) -Billionaire investor Cliff Asness's AQR Capital Management finished the third quarter with positive returns in several of its funds, a person familiar with the matter said on Wednesday. 

Comparison with Systematic Hedge Funds

The $165 billion hedge fund gained 4.0% in September in its flagship multi-strategy fund, Apex Strategy, which has generated a 15.6% return from the start of the year to September 30.  

The fund posted a 2.9% return for the month in its AQR Delphi Long-Short Equity Strategy, bringing the overall performance to a positive 14.3% for the year. AQR's Managed Futures Full Volatility Strategy posted a 9.3% return for the month of September, garnering a 17.7% return year-to-date. 

The hedge fund's Helix Strategy, which follows trends in a diverse set of harder-to-access markets, had a positive 6.3% performance for the month of September and is up 13% for the year to date. 

These results beat a wider collection of systematic hedge funds, whose algorithms ride market trends until they peter out. An index that tracks these kinds of trend funds is down on average over 2% for the year so far, according to Societe Generale's indices. 

(Reporting by Nell Mackenzie; Editing by Anirban Sen and Franklin Paul)

Key Takeaways

  • AQR's multi-strategy fund rose 15.6% in 2025.
  • The fund gained 4.0% in September alone.
  • AQR's Delphi Strategy returned 14.3% year-to-date.
  • Managed Futures Strategy achieved a 17.7% return.
  • AQR outperformed other systematic hedge funds.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a multi-strategy fund?
A multi-strategy fund is an investment vehicle that employs various strategies to achieve returns, often combining different asset classes and investment approaches to diversify risk and enhance performance.
What is a hedge fund?
A hedge fund is an investment fund that pools capital from accredited investors and employs various strategies to earn active returns for its investors, often using leverage and derivatives.
What is a long-short equity strategy?
A long-short equity strategy involves buying stocks expected to increase in value (long positions) and selling stocks expected to decrease in value (short positions) to capitalize on market inefficiencies.

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