Hedge fund pioneers face signs of a reckoning

Billionaire financiers such as Ken Griffin pioneered what’s known as the multi-manager model for hedge funds, where big spending begets big returns. In 2022, Griffin’s Citadel became the best-performing hedge fund of all time. But now, cracks in the sector are beginning to form. The FT’s Harriet Agnew and Ortenca Aliaj examine what a downturn could mean for investors and the broader financial sector. Plus, do you have a question about markets, finance or economics? Get in touch with Michela, and we may use it in an upcoming joint show with Unhedged. Email Michela at [email protected], or message her on X at @mtindera07.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - For further reading:Are hedge fund pioneers facing the end of a golden era? Bobby Jain’s hedge fund launch falls short of $8bn-$10bn targetHow Ken Griffin rebuilt Citadel’s ramparts - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - On X, follow Harriet Agnew (@HarrietAgnew), Ortenca Aliaj (@OrtencaAl) and Michela Tindera (@mtindera07), or follow Michela on LinkedIn for updates about the show and more. Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.