8. Increasing numbers of hedge funds are expected to shut down in 2016 , says a new report by Agecroft Partners' , Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens . The report suggests hedge fund closures will be driven by: hedge funds being at an all-time high, which has reduced the quality of the industry; increased volatility in the capital markets; and a competitive landscape for small and medium-sized managers making it increasingly difficult as they are squeezed by the expenses and revenue side of their businesses. Research shows that performance amongst hedge funds suffered in 2015 , with the average fund falling 80% to 90% . About 257 hedge funds closed in Q3 year-end , up from 200 in the Q2 2015 , says Agecroft Partners' , while more are expected as 2015 redemption notices from investors filter through.
Increasing numbers of hedge funds are expected to shut down in 2016 , says a new report by Agecroft Partners' , Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens . The report suggests hedge fund closures will be driven by: hedge funds being at an all-time high, which has reduced the quality of the industry; increased volatility in the capital markets; and a competitive landscape for small and medium-sized managers making it increasingly difficult as they are squeezed by the expenses and revenue side of their businesses. Research shows that performance amongst hedge funds suffered in 2015 , with the average fund falling 80% to 90% . About 257 hedge funds closed in Q3 year-end , up from 200 in the Q2 2015 , says Agecroft Partners' , while more are expected as 2015 redemption notices from investors filter through.