Hedge fund performance in July was a mixed bag, with stockpickers benefiting from rising markets while systematic funds initially struggled due to crowded trades. Goldman Sachs reported stockpickers gained almost 1.5%, while systematic funds saw a negative 2% return before recovering. Multi-strategy funds posted muted results, and individual fund performances varied widely.
Jio IPO bids hit 70,000 crore on day 1; outpaces NSE, LIC, GIC issues
The initial public offering of Jio Platforms has attracted impressive attention, with an oversubscription of 3.16 times. Institutional investors were particularly keen, subscribing at a