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Marshall Wace hedge fund posts positive returns in October, says source

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Posted on November 7, 2025

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By Nell Mackenzie LONDON (Reuters) -British hedge fund Marshall Wace posted positive returns in two of its funds in October, a source close to the matter told Reuters on Friday.     Co-founded by

Marshall Wace Hedge Fund Achieves Positive Returns in October

Overview of Marshall Wace's October Performance

By Nell Mackenzie

LONDON (Reuters) -British hedge fund Marshall Wace posted positive returns in two of its funds in October, a source close to the matter told Reuters on Friday.     Co-founded by British financier Paul Marshall, the firm, which manages over $70 billion in assets, returned 2.64% in its Eureka Fund last month and this brought performance to a positive 10.72% for the year to the end of October, the source said.     The hedge fund's Market Neutral Tops fund returned 1.15% for October and is up 14.96% for the year to the end of October, the source added.     Systematic stock trading hedge funds are up over 13% for 2025 so far, said Goldman Sachs in a note to clients on Nov. 3.

(Reporting by Nell Mackenzie in London. Editing by Anousha Sakoui)

Key Takeaways

  • Marshall Wace's Eureka Fund returned 2.64% in October.
  • The Market Neutral Tops fund gained 1.15% last month.
  • Eureka Fund's annual performance reached 10.72%.
  • Market Neutral Tops fund is up 14.96% for the year.
  • Systematic stock trading funds are up over 13% in 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.
What is the Eureka Fund?
The Eureka Fund is a specific investment fund managed by Marshall Wace, known for its systematic trading strategies and positive performance metrics.
What is market neutral investing?
Market neutral investing aims to eliminate some forms of market risk by taking offsetting long and short positions in different securities.
What are systematic stock trading hedge funds?
Systematic stock trading hedge funds use quantitative models and algorithms to make investment decisions based on market data.

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