Weekly Hedge Fund Highlights

Hedge funds engaged in record-breaking buying of APAC equities, specifically in the semiconductor and hardware sectors, while shifting US exposure away from hardware toward software. Asia-based funds continue to lead global performance, returning over 13% year-to-date.

Key Takeaways

• 1.APAC saw its largest week of hedge fund buying in notional terms in over a decade, primarily led by Semis and Hardware exposure.
• 2.Global hedge funds are off to a strong start in May 2026, gaining approximately 1.4%, largely driven by AI theme exposure in APAC.
• 3.North American flows were mixed; funds sold Tech Hardware and Semiconductors but were net buyers of Software (Cyber and Infrastructure).

Table of Contents

• This Week's Highlights (as of Thursday, May 7th)
• Key Stats as of May 7, 2026
• Weekly Flows: Global Summary
• Weekly Flows: Sector Flows Summary
• Regional Leverage: US, Europe, and Asia
• Performance Highlights: MTD & YTD HF Performance Estimates
• Crowding Performance: Top 50 Crowded Longs vs. Shorts
• N. America Daily Crowding Perf: Top 50 Crowded Longs vs. Shorts
• Important Information and Qualifications

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